Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Redding vs Las Vegas
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Redding, CA
$140,676/yr
Las Vegas, NV
$102,340/yr
Our recommendation: Redding, CA
Redding offers $2,104 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Redding
Las Vegas
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$140,676
$102,340
+$38,336
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,558
$6,226
+$2,332
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
96
+12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$2,570
+$228
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$1,470
+$140
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,760
$3,656
+$2,104
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.06×
2.42×
+0.64×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
A vs B
Redding — 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.