Salary Comparison
Physicists: Manassas vs Everett
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Manassas, VA
$170,021/yr
Everett, WA
$112,790/yr
Our recommendation: Manassas, VA
Manassas offers $3,604 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Manassas
Everett
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$170,021
$112,790
+$57,231
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,343
$6,861
+$3,482
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
106
-1 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$2,843
$122
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$1,680
$115
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,622
$4,018
+$3,604
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.80×
2.41×
+1.39×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (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.