The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Architects: Billings vs Naples

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

Billings, MT

$117,454/yr

Take-home$7,145/mo
Disposable$4,862/mo
Lifestyle10/10 · Comfortable

Naples, FL

$146,107/yr

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

Full Breakdown

Billings

Naples

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$117,454

$146,107

$28,653

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,145

$8,888

$1,743

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

85

122

-37 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,283

$3,161

$878

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,250

$1,818

$568

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,862

$5,727

$865

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

3.13×

2.81×

+0.32×

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.