The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Software Developers: Amarillo vs Everett

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Amarillo, TX

$110,987/yr

Take-home$6,752/mo
Disposable$4,772/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Everett, WA

$169,340/yr

Take-home$10,302/mo
Disposable$7,459/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Everett, WA

Everett offers $2,687 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Amarillo

Everett

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$110,987

$169,340

$58,353

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,752

$10,302

$3,550

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

74

106

-32 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,980

$2,843

$863

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,020

$1,680

$660

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,772

$7,459

$2,687

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.41ร—

3.62ร—

-0.21ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.