Salary Comparison
Computer Network Support Specialists: Topeka vs San Jose
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Topeka, KS
$60,383/yr
San Jose, CA
$98,490/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
San Jose
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$60,383
$98,490
$38,107
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,673
$5,992
$2,319
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
148
-80 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,833
$3,965
$2,132
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$2,550
$1,630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,840
$2,027
$187
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.00×
1.51×
+0.49×
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.