Salary Comparison
Hydrologists: Everett vs Austin
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Everett, WA
$107,440/yr
Austin, TX
$74,260/yr
Our recommendation: Everett, WA
Everett offers $2,000 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Everett
Austin
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$107,440
$74,260
+$33,180
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,536
$4,518
+$2,018
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
105
+1 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,843
$2,825
+$18
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,680
$1,680
+$0
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,693
$1,693
+$2,000
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.30×
1.60×
+0.70×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
6/10 (Moderate)
+2
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.