The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Architects: Jackson vs San Diego

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

Jackson, MS

$107,386/yr

Take-home$6,533/mo
Disposable$4,596/mo
Lifestyle10/10 · Comfortable

San Diego, CA

$154,626/yr

Take-home$9,406/mo
Disposable$5,841/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Jackson

San Diego

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$107,386

$154,626

$47,240

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,533

$9,406

$2,873

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

72

133

-61 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,937

$3,565

$1,628

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$980

$2,250

$1,270

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,596

$5,841

$1,245

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

3.37×

2.64×

+0.73×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

+1

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.