The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Systems Analysts: Cheyenne vs Washington

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

Cheyenne, WY

$103,129/yr

Take-home$6,274/mo
Disposable$3,838/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Washington, DC

$127,520/yr

Take-home$7,758/mo
Disposable$4,203/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Cheyenne

Washington

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$103,129

$127,520

$24,391

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,274

$7,758

$1,484

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

94

132

-38 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,436

$3,555

$1,119

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,401

$2,180

$779

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,838

$4,203

$365

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.58×

2.18×

+0.40×

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.