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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Austin and Seattle: Average gross pay is 24% higher in Seattle. Cost of living is 17% cheaper in Austin. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Austin is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6.8/10 compared to 6.2/10.

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Austin
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Seattle

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$118,000/yr
$146,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$69,000
$83,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$103,000
$123,000
Senior Developer Pay
$153,000
$178,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$188,000
$222,000

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
$1,800
$2,800
Rent โ€” Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,200
$1,800
Groceries (Monthly)
$480
$550
Public Transport Pass
$60
$100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$220
$280
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$3,838/mo
CHEAPER
$4,627/mo

๐Ÿงพ Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
0%
0%
Social Security Deduction
8%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$7,381/mo
$8,815/mo

๐Ÿ“Š Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.8
MORE AFFORDABLE
6.2
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$3,543/mo
$4,188/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~3 months
~2 months
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