The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Coeur D'Alene vs Vancouver

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

Coeur D'Alene, ID

$69,296/yr

Take-home$4,216/mo
Disposable$1,727/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Vancouver, WA

$89,860/yr

Take-home$5,467/mo
Disposable$2,746/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA

Vancouver offers $1,019 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Coeur D'Alene

Vancouver

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$69,296

$89,860

$20,564

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,216

$5,467

$1,251

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

105

-9 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,489

$2,721

$232

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,431

$1,565

$134

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,727

$2,746

$1,019

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.69ร—

2.01ร—

-0.32ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-2

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.