Salary Comparison
Computer Network Support Specialists: Topeka vs Lowell
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Topeka, KS
$60,383/yr
Lowell, MA
$86,290/yr
Full Breakdown
Topeka
Lowell
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$60,383
$86,290
$25,907
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,673
$5,249
$1,576
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
$2,858
$1,025
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$1,650
$730
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,840
$2,391
$551
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.00×
1.84×
+0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
+1
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.