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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Los Angeles and Seattle: Average gross pay is 7% higher in Seattle. Cost of living is 1% cheaper in Seattle. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Seattle is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6.2/10 compared to 5.8/10.

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Los Angeles
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Seattle

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$93,840/yr
$100,640/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$52,000
$55,250
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$80,240
$85,000
Senior Developer Pay
$120,400
$126,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$150,500
$157,500

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
$2,800
$2,800
Rent โ€” Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,800
$1,800
Groceries (Monthly)
$580
$550
Public Transport Pass
$110
$100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$285
$280
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$4,670/mo
$4,627/mo
CHEAPER

๐Ÿงพ Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
25%
0%
Social Security Deduction
8%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$4,480/mo
$6,517/mo

๐Ÿ“Š Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
5.8
6.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$-190/mo
$1,890/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~6 months
~3 months
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