Salary Comparison
Data Scientists: Tulsa vs Renton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Tulsa, OK
$80,950/yr
Renton, WA
$157,290/yr
Our recommendation: Renton, WA
Renton offers $3,719 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Tulsa
Renton
Diff (A−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
109
-34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,003
$2,928
$925
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$1,750
$700
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,922
$6,641
$3,719
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.46×
3.27×
-0.81×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.