Salary Comparison
Software Developers: Mckinney vs Tacoma
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mckinney, TX
$131,490/yr
Tacoma, WA
$169,340/yr
Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma offers $2,255 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Mckinney
Tacoma
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
101
103
-2 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,722
$2,770
$48
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,590
$1,620
$30
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,277
$7,532
$2,255
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.94×
3.72×
-0.78×
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.