The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Systems Analysts: Abilene vs Seattle

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

Abilene, TX

$89,007/yr

Take-home$5,415/mo
Disposable$3,488/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Seattle, WA

$132,580/yr

Take-home$8,065/mo
Disposable$4,695/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Abilene

Seattle

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$89,007

$132,580

$43,573

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,415

$8,065

$2,650

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

72

126

-54 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,927

$3,370

$1,443

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$980

$2,050

$1,070

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,488

$4,695

$1,207

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.81×

2.39×

+0.42×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+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.