The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Eugene vs Renton

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

Eugene, OR

$69,296/yr

Take-home$4,216/mo
Disposable$1,639/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Renton, WA

$89,860/yr

Take-home$5,467/mo
Disposable$2,539/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Renton, WA

Renton offers $900 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Eugene

Renton

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

109

-13 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,577

$2,928

$351

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,480

$1,750

$270

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,639

$2,539

$900

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.64ร—

1.87ร—

-0.23ร—

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.