The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Architects: Plano vs Tacoma

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

Plano, TX

$132,420/yr

Take-home$8,056/mo
Disposable$5,261/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Tacoma, WA

$166,880/yr

Take-home$10,152/mo
Disposable$7,382/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA

Tacoma offers $2,121 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Plano

Tacoma

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$132,420

$166,880

$34,460

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,056

$10,152

$2,096

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

104

103

+1 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,795

$2,770

+$25

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,650

$1,620

+$30

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,261

$7,382

$2,121

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.88ร—

3.66ร—

-0.78ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (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.