Salary Comparison
Computer Network Architects: Billings vs Washington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Billings, MT
$117,454/yr
Washington, DC
$153,851/yr
Full Breakdown
Billings
Washington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$117,454
$153,851
$36,397
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,145
$9,359
$2,214
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
85
132
-47 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,283
$3,555
$1,272
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,250
$2,180
$930
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,862
$5,804
$942
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.13×
2.63×
+0.50×
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.