Salary Comparison
Computer Systems Analysts: Allen vs Seattle
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Allen, TX
$97,994/yr
Seattle, WA
$132,580/yr
Our recommendation: Seattle, WA
Seattle offers $1,499 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Allen
Seattle
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$97,994
$132,580
$34,586
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,961
$8,065
$2,104
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
103
126
-23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,765
$3,370
$605
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,620
$2,050
$430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,196
$4,695
$1,499
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.16×
2.39×
-0.23×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Allen — 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.