The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Systems Analysts: Las Vegas vs Sunnyvale

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

Best Value

Las Vegas, NV

$102,160/yr

Take-home$6,215/mo
Disposable$3,645/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable

Sunnyvale, CA

$126,520/yr

Take-home$7,697/mo
Disposable$3,614/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas offers $31 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Las Vegas

Sunnyvale

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$102,160

$126,520

$24,360

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,215

$7,697

$1,482

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

152

-56 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,570

$4,083

$1,513

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,470

$2,650

$1,180

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,645

$3,614

+$31

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.42ร—

1.89ร—

+0.53ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

7/10 (Moderate)

+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.