Salary Comparison
Computer Systems Analysts: Columbia vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Columbia, MD
$118,534/yr
Brownsville, TX
$86,440/yr
Full Breakdown
Columbia
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$118,534
$86,440
+$32,094
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,211
$5,258
+$1,953
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
124
68
+56 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,333
$1,828
+$1,505
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$920
+$1,130
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,878
$3,430
+$448
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.16×
2.88×
-0.72×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Columbia — 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.