Salary Comparison
Software Developers: Logan vs Seattle
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Logan, UT
$123,611/yr
Seattle, WA
$169,340/yr
Our recommendation: Seattle, WA
Seattle offers $1,614 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Logan
Seattle
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$123,611
$169,340
$45,729
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,520
$10,302
$2,782
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
85
126
-41 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,202
$3,370
$1,168
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,267
$2,050
$783
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,318
$6,932
$1,614
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.42×
3.06×
+0.36×
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.