Salary Comparison
Computer Network Architects: Bozeman vs Vancouver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bozeman, MT
$125,972/yr
Vancouver, WA
$166,880/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $2,257 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bozeman
Vancouver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$125,972
$166,880
$40,908
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,663
$10,152
$2,489
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
105
-9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,489
$2,721
$232
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,431
$1,565
$134
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,174
$7,431
$2,257
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.08×
3.73×
-0.65×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Bozeman — 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.