Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Warren vs Phoenix
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Warren, MI
$122,152/yr
Phoenix, AZ
$163,220/yr
Our recommendation: Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix offers $1,846 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Warren
Phoenix
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$122,152
$163,220
$41,068
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,431
$9,929
$2,498
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
76
100
-24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,033
$2,685
$652
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$1,550
$500
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,398
$7,244
$1,846
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.66×
3.70×
-0.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Warren — 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.