The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Data Scientists: Tulsa vs Everett

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

Tulsa, OK

$80,950/yr

Take-home$4,925/mo
Disposable$2,922/mo
Lifestyle8/10 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 $3,804 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Tulsa

Everett

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$80,950

$157,290

$76,340

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,925

$9,569

$4,644

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

75

106

-31 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,003

$2,843

$840

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,050

$1,680

$630

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,922

$6,726

$3,804

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.46ร—

3.37ร—

-0.91ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

-2

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.