Salary Comparison
Computer Network Support Specialists: Topeka vs Medford
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Topeka, KS
$60,383/yr
Medford, MA
$86,290/yr
Our recommendation: Topeka, KS
Topeka offers higher purchasing power (8 vs 6/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Topeka
Medford
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
118
-50 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,833
$3,056
$1,223
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$1,758
$838
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,840
$2,193
$353
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.00×
1.72×
+0.28×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Moderate)
+2
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.