Salary Comparison
Electrical Engineers: York vs Vancouver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
York, PA
$105,434/yr
Vancouver, WA
$135,480/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $1,309 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
York
Vancouver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$105,434
$135,480
$30,046
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,414
$8,242
$1,828
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
85
105
-20 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,202
$2,721
$519
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,267
$1,565
$298
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,212
$5,521
$1,309
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.91×
3.03×
-0.12×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Vancouver — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.