The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Architects: Florence vs Renton

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

Florence, SC

$113,582/yr

Take-home$6,910/mo
Disposable$4,838/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 $2,386 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Florence

Renton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$113,582

$166,880

$53,298

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,910

$10,152

$3,242

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

80

109

-29 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,072

$2,928

$856

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,192

$1,750

$558

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,838

$7,224

$2,386

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.33ร—

3.47ร—

-0.14ร—

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.