Salary Comparison
Mathematicians: Lenexa vs Vancouver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lenexa, KS
$120,015/yr
Vancouver, WA
$176,000/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $3,017 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lenexa
Vancouver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$120,015
$176,000
$55,985
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,301
$10,707
$3,406
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
105
-15 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,332
$2,721
$389
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,341
$1,565
$224
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,969
$7,986
$3,017
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.13×
3.93×
-0.80×
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.