The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Systems Analysts: Scranton vs Renton

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

Scranton, PA

$97,352/yr

Take-home$5,922/mo
Disposable$3,720/mo
Lifestyle9/10 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 $1,417 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Scranton

Renton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$97,352

$132,580

$35,228

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,922

$8,065

$2,143

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

85

109

-24 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,202

$2,928

$726

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,267

$1,750

$483

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,720

$5,137

$1,417

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.69ร—

2.75ร—

-0.06ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.