Salary Comparison
Mathematicians: Dearborn vs Seattle
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Dearborn, MI
$117,687/yr
Seattle, WA
$176,000/yr
Our recommendation: Seattle, WA
Seattle offers $2,302 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Dearborn
Seattle
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$117,687
$176,000
$58,313
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,159
$10,707
$3,548
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
126
-44 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$3,370
$1,246
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$2,050
$828
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,035
$7,337
$2,302
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.37×
3.18×
+0.19×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.