Salary Comparison
Computer Network Architects: Fairfield vs San Jose
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fairfield, CA
$137,910/yr
San Jose, CA
$174,120/yr
Our recommendation: San Jose, CA
San Jose offers $1,325 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Fairfield
San Jose
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$137,910
$174,120
$36,210
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,390
$10,592
$2,202
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
115
148
-33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,088
$3,965
$877
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,850
$2,550
$700
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,302
$6,627
$1,325
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.72×
2.67×
+0.05×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Fairfield — 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.