Salary Comparison
Plumbers: Alexandria vs Seattle
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Alexandria, VA
$69,597/yr
Seattle, WA
$87,160/yr
Our recommendation: Seattle, WA
Seattle offers $1,198 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Alexandria
Seattle
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$69,597
$87,160
$17,563
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,234
$5,302
$1,068
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
130
126
+4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,500
$3,370
+$130
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,150
$2,050
+$100
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$734
$1,932
$1,198
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.21×
1.57×
-0.36×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-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.