Salary Comparison
Software Developers: Frisco vs Vancouver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Frisco, TX
$131,490/yr
Vancouver, WA
$169,340/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $2,540 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Frisco
Vancouver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$131,490
$169,340
$37,850
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,999
$10,302
$2,303
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
110
105
+5 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,958
$2,721
+$237
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,780
$1,565
+$215
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,041
$7,581
$2,540
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.70×
3.79×
-1.09×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-1
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.