The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Systems Analysts: Delray Beach vs Renton

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

Delray Beach, FL

$103,260/yr

Take-home$6,282/mo
Disposable$3,484/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Renton, WA

$132,580/yr

Take-home$8,065/mo
Disposable$5,137/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Renton, WA

Renton offers $1,653 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Delray Beach

Renton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$103,260

$132,580

$29,320

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,282

$8,065

$1,783

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

108

109

-1 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,798

$2,928

$130

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,610

$1,750

$140

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,484

$5,137

$1,653

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.25ร—

2.75ร—

-0.50ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (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.