Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Lubbock vs Seattle
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lubbock, TX
$114,098/yr
Seattle, WA
$174,070/yr
Our recommendation: Seattle, WA
Seattle offers $2,296 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lubbock
Seattle
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$114,098
$174,070
$59,972
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,941
$10,589
$3,648
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
75
126
-51 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,018
$3,370
$1,352
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$2,050
$1,000
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,923
$7,219
$2,296
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.44×
3.14×
+0.30×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Lubbock — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.