Salary Comparison
Materials Engineers: Allen vs Richland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Allen, TX
$101,640/yr
Richland, WA
$140,810/yr
Our recommendation: Richland, WA
Richland offers $2,763 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Allen
Richland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$101,640
$140,810
$39,170
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,183
$8,566
$2,383
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
103
92
+11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,765
$2,385
+$380
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,620
$1,371
+$249
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,418
$6,181
$2,763
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.24×
3.59×
-1.35×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-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.