The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Architects: Norman vs Bellevue

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

Norman, OK

$115,130/yr

Take-home$7,004/mo
Disposable$4,777/mo
Lifestyle10/10 · Comfortable

Bellevue, WA

$166,880/yr

Take-home$10,152/mo
Disposable$6,312/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Norman

Bellevue

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$115,130

$166,880

$51,750

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,004

$10,152

$3,148

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

86

143

-57 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,227

$3,840

$1,613

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,281

$2,450

$1,169

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,777

$6,312

$1,535

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

3.15×

2.64×

+0.51×

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.