The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Electronics Engineers: Vancouver vs San Angelo

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

Best Value

Vancouver, WA

$142,830/yr

Take-home$8,689/mo
Disposable$5,968/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

San Angelo, TX

$100,238/yr

Take-home$6,098/mo
Disposable$4,208/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA

Vancouver offers $1,760 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Vancouver

San Angelo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$142,830

$100,238

+$42,592

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,689

$6,098

+$2,591

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

105

70

+35 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,721

$1,890

+$831

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,565

$950

+$615

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,968

$4,208

+$1,760

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.19ร—

3.23ร—

-0.04ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (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.