Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Wilkes-Barre vs Seattle
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
$92,860/yr
Seattle, WA
$167,970/yr
Our recommendation: Seattle, WA
Seattle offers $3,271 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Wilkes-Barre
Seattle
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$92,860
$167,970
$75,110
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,649
$10,218
$4,569
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
80
126
-46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,072
$3,370
$1,298
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,192
$2,050
$858
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,577
$6,848
$3,271
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.73×
3.03×
-0.30×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Wilkes-Barre — Full Details
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.