The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Architects: Dover vs Renton

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

Dover, NH

$125,972/yr

Take-home$7,663/mo
Disposable$5,174/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Renton, WA

$166,880/yr

Take-home$10,152/mo
Disposable$7,224/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Renton, WA

Renton offers $2,050 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Dover

Renton

Diff (Aโˆ’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

109

-13 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,489

$2,928

$439

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,431

$1,750

$319

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,174

$7,224

$2,050

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.08ร—

3.47ร—

-0.39ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.