The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Data Scientists: Cranston vs Redmond

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

Cranston, RI

$111,570/yr

Take-home$6,787/mo
Disposable$4,144/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Redmond, WA

$157,290/yr

Take-home$9,569/mo
Disposable$6,149/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Redmond, WA

Redmond offers $2,005 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Cranston

Redmond

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$111,570

$157,290

$45,720

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,787

$9,569

$2,782

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

132

-30 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,643

$3,420

$777

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,520

$1,967

$447

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,144

$6,149

$2,005

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.57ร—

2.80ร—

-0.23ร—

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.