The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Support Specialists: Baytown vs Everett

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

Baytown, TX

$71,190/yr

Take-home$4,331/mo
Disposable$2,051/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Everett, WA

$97,200/yr

Take-home$5,913/mo
Disposable$3,070/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Everett, WA

Everett offers $1,019 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Baytown

Everett

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$71,190

$97,200

$26,010

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,331

$5,913

$1,582

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

88

106

-18 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,280

$2,843

$563

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,311

$1,680

$369

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,051

$3,070

$1,019

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.90ร—

2.08ร—

-0.18ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (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.