The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Bellevue vs Evansville

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

Best Value

Bellevue, WA

$167,970/yr

Take-home$10,218/mo
Disposable$6,378/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable

Evansville, IN

$83,128/yr

Take-home$5,057/mo
Disposable$3,172/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Bellevue, WA

Bellevue offers $3,206 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Bellevue

Evansville

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$167,970

$83,128

+$84,842

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$10,218

$5,057

+$5,161

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

143

70

+73 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,840

$1,885

+$1,955

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,450

$950

+$1,500

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$6,378

$3,172

+$3,206

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.66ร—

2.68ร—

-0.02ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.