The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Data Scientists: Roswell vs Everett

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

Roswell, GA

$110,231/yr

Take-home$6,706/mo
Disposable$4,217/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Everett, WA

$157,290/yr

Take-home$9,569/mo
Disposable$6,726/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Everett, WA

Everett offers $2,509 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Roswell

Everett

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$110,231

$157,290

$47,059

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,706

$9,569

$2,863

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

106

-10 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,489

$2,843

$354

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,431

$1,680

$249

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,217

$6,726

$2,509

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.69ร—

3.37ร—

-0.68ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (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.