The Salary Index

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

Take-home$3,673/mo
Disposable$1,840/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Moderate

Lowell, MA

$86,290/yr

Take-home$5,249/mo
Disposable$2,391/mo
Lifestyle7/10 · Moderate

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

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.