Salary Comparison
Database Architects: Abilene vs Everett
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Abilene, TX
$115,528/yr
Everett, WA
$155,880/yr
Our recommendation: Everett, WA
Everett offers $1,539 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Abilene
Everett
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$115,528
$155,880
$40,352
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,028
$9,483
$2,455
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
106
-34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,927
$2,843
$916
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,680
$700
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,101
$6,640
$1,539
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.65×
3.34×
+0.31×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.