The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Beaverton vs Everett

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Beaverton, OR

$70,148/yr

Take-home$4,267/mo
Disposable$1,535/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Everett, WA

$89,860/yr

Take-home$5,467/mo
Disposable$2,624/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Everett, WA

Everett offers $1,089 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Beaverton

Everett

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$70,148

$89,860

$19,712

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,267

$5,467

$1,200

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

106

-4 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,732

$2,843

$111

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,580

$1,680

$100

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,535

$2,624

$1,089

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.56ร—

1.92ร—

-0.36ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (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.