The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Electronics Engineers: Charlottesville vs Portland

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

Charlottesville, VA

$119,308/yr

Take-home$7,258/mo
Disposable$4,769/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Portland, OR

$139,370/yr

Take-home$8,478/mo
Disposable$5,603/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Portland, OR

Portland offers $834 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Charlottesville

Portland

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$119,308

$139,370

$20,062

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,258

$8,478

$1,220

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

107

-11 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,489

$2,875

$386

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,431

$1,680

$249

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,769

$5,603

$834

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.92ร—

2.95ร—

-0.03ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.