The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: League City vs Tacoma

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

League City, TX

$99,780/yr

Take-home$6,070/mo
Disposable$3,623/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Tacoma, WA

$167,970/yr

Take-home$10,218/mo
Disposable$7,448/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA

Tacoma offers $3,825 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

League City

Tacoma

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$99,780

$167,970

$68,190

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,070

$10,218

$4,148

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

103

-12 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,447

$2,770

$323

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,380

$1,620

$240

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,623

$7,448

$3,825

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.48ร—

3.69ร—

-1.21ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (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.