The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Support Specialists: Bellingham vs Redmond

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

Bellingham, WA

$73,834/yr

Take-home$4,492/mo
Disposable$1,859/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Redmond, WA

$97,200/yr

Take-home$5,913/mo
Disposable$2,493/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Redmond, WA

Redmond offers $634 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Bellingham

Redmond

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$73,834

$97,200

$23,366

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,492

$5,913

$1,421

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

98

132

-34 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,633

$3,420

$787

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,520

$1,967

$447

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,859

$2,493

$634

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.71ร—

1.73ร—

-0.02ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+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.