Salary Comparison
Software Developers: Cuyahoga Falls vs Tacoma
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$113,354/yr
Tacoma, WA
$169,340/yr
Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma offers $2,682 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Cuyahoga Falls
Tacoma
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$113,354
$169,340
$55,986
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,896
$10,302
$3,406
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
79
103
-24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,046
$2,770
$724
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,177
$1,620
$443
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,850
$7,532
$2,682
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.37×
3.72×
-0.35×
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.