The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer User Support Specialists: Amarillo vs Renton

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

Amarillo, TX

$51,338/yr

Take-home$3,123/mo
Disposable$1,143/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Renton, WA

$73,230/yr

Take-home$4,455/mo
Disposable$1,527/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Renton, WA

Renton offers $384 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Amarillo

Renton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$51,338

$73,230

$21,892

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,123

$4,455

$1,332

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

74

109

-35 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,980

$2,928

$948

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,020

$1,750

$730

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,143

$1,527

$384

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.58ร—

1.52ร—

+0.06ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+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.