The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Support Specialists: Manchester vs Renton

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

Manchester, NH

$72,937/yr

Take-home$4,437/mo
Disposable$2,001/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Renton, WA

$97,200/yr

Take-home$5,913/mo
Disposable$2,985/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Renton, WA

Renton offers $984 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Manchester

Renton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$72,937

$97,200

$24,263

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,437

$5,913

$1,476

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

94

109

-15 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,436

$2,928

$492

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,401

$1,750

$349

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,001

$2,985

$984

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.82ร—

2.02ร—

-0.20ร—

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.