Salary Comparison
Lighting Technicians: Silver Spring vs Tacoma
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Silver Spring, MD
$75,101/yr
Tacoma, WA
$120,610/yr
Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma offers $3,106 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Silver Spring
Tacoma
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$75,101
$120,610
$45,509
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,569
$7,337
$2,768
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
120
103
+17 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,108
$2,770
+$338
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,788
$1,620
+$168
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,461
$4,567
$3,106
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.47×
2.65×
-1.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-4
A vs B
Silver Spring — 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.