Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Killeen vs Tacoma
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Killeen, TX
$60,350/yr
Tacoma, WA
$89,860/yr
Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma offers $1,044 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Killeen
Tacoma
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$60,350
$89,860
$29,510
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,671
$5,467
$1,796
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
75
103
-28 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,018
$2,770
$752
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$1,620
$570
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,653
$2,697
$1,044
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.82×
1.97×
-0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
+0
A vs B
Killeen — 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.