The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Web Developers: Anaheim vs Federal Way

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Anaheim, CA

$97,990/yr

Take-home$5,961/mo
Disposable$2,571/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Federal Way, WA

$120,750/yr

Take-home$7,346/mo
Disposable$4,624/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Federal Way, WA

Federal Way offers $2,053 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Anaheim

Federal Way

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$97,990

$120,750

$22,760

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,961

$7,346

$1,385

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

126

101

+25 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,390

$2,722

+$668

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,120

$1,580

+$540

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,571

$4,624

$2,053

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.76ร—

2.70ร—

-0.94ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

9/10 (Comfortable)

-2

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.