Salary Comparison
Lighting Technicians: Seattle vs Mckinney
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Seattle, WA
$120,610/yr
Mckinney, TX
$53,520/yr
Our recommendation: Seattle, WA
Seattle offers $3,433 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Seattle
Mckinney
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$120,610
$53,520
+$67,090
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,337
$3,256
+$4,081
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
126
101
+25 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,370
$2,722
+$648
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$1,590
+$460
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,967
$534
+$3,433
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.18×
1.20×
+0.98×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
4/10 (Tight)
+4
A vs B
Seattle — Full Details
Mckinney — 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.