Salary Comparison
Computer Network Architects: Billings vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Billings, MT
$117,454/yr
Boulder, CO
$149,979/yr
Full Breakdown
Billings
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$117,454
$149,979
$32,525
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,145
$9,124
$1,979
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
85
127
-42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,283
$3,403
$1,120
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,250
$2,150
$900
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,862
$5,721
$859
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.13×
2.68×
+0.45×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Billings — 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.