Salary Comparison
Tellers: Vancouver vs Albany
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Vancouver, WA
$48,670/yr
Albany, NY
$42,684/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $286 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Vancouver
Albany
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,670
$42,684
+$5,986
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,961
$2,597
+$364
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
102
+3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$2,643
+$78
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$1,520
+$45
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$240
$-46
+$286
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.09×
0.98×
+0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+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.