Salary Comparison
Computer Network Support Specialists: Topeka vs Everett
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Topeka, KS
$60,383/yr
Everett, WA
$97,200/yr
Our recommendation: Everett, WA
Everett offers $1,230 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Topeka
Everett
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$60,383
$97,200
$36,817
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,673
$5,913
$2,240
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
106
-38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,833
$2,843
$1,010
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$1,680
$760
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,840
$3,070
$1,230
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.00×
2.08×
-0.08×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Topeka — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.