Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Elgin vs Tacoma
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Elgin, IL
$120,042/yr
Tacoma, WA
$142,830/yr
Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma offers $1,023 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Elgin
Tacoma
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$120,042
$142,830
$22,788
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,303
$8,689
$1,386
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
103
-13 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,407
$2,770
$363
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,620
$270
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,896
$5,919
$1,023
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.03×
3.14×
-0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Elgin — 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.