The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Architects: Augusta vs Naples

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Augusta, GA

$111,258/yr

Take-home$6,768/mo
Disposable$4,703/mo
Lifestyle10/10 · Comfortable

Naples, FL

$146,107/yr

Take-home$8,888/mo
Disposable$5,727/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Augusta

Naples

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$111,258

$146,107

$34,849

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,768

$8,888

$2,120

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

77

122

-45 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,065

$3,161

$1,096

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,080

$1,818

$738

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,703

$5,727

$1,024

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

3.28×

2.81×

+0.47×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

+1

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.