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Top 20 Best Cities for Computer Network Architectss

We've ranked the best US cities for computer network architectss by calculating the Real Disposable Income. Unlike absolute salary rankings, this proprietary metric deducts localized housing costs, regional inflation, and state income taxes to reveal where you will actually keep the most cash at the end of the month.

How We Calculate the Score

Disposable Income = Monthly Take-Home Pay (after federal & state taxes) - Estimated Mortgage (assuming 20% down, current rates on median local home) - Cost of Living Adjusted Standard Expenses.

#1

Durham, NC

MSA Pop: 0.6M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,396
Median Base Salary
$180,997
Cost Index
101.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,992/mo
#2

Memphis, TN

MSA Pop: 1.3M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$5,080
Median Base Salary
$130,663
Cost Index
87.5
Est. Mortgage
$1,101/mo
#3

Chicago, IL

MSA Pop: 9.5M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,911
Median Base Salary
$147,882
Cost Index
107.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,651/mo
#4

Baltimore, MD

MSA Pop: 2.8M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,891
Median Base Salary
$150,509
Cost Index
112.4
Est. Mortgage
$1,835/mo
#5

Greenville, SC

MSA Pop: 0.9M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,864
Median Base Salary
$145,445
Cost Index
92.1
Est. Mortgage
$1,468/mo
#6

Seattle, WA

MSA Pop: 4.0M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,793
Median Base Salary
$175,324
Cost Index
149.8
Est. Mortgage
$3,932/mo
#7

Buffalo, NY

MSA Pop: 1.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,788
Median Base Salary
$135,937
Cost Index
91.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,101/mo
#8

Detroit, MI

MSA Pop: 4.3M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,786
Median Base Salary
$134,950
Cost Index
89.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,179/mo
#9

Hartford, CT

MSA Pop: 1.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,777
Median Base Salary
$143,848
Cost Index
110.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,573/mo
#10

Birmingham, AL

MSA Pop: 1.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,776
Median Base Salary
$134,319
Cost Index
88.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,075/mo
#11

Houston, TX

MSA Pop: 7.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,757
Median Base Salary
$134,193
Cost Index
96.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,625/mo
#12

Lakeland, FL

MSA Pop: 0.7M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,756
Median Base Salary
$132,334
Cost Index
93.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,520/mo
#13

Dallas, TX

MSA Pop: 7.6M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,750
Median Base Salary
$139,120
Cost Index
98.7
Est. Mortgage
$1,913/mo
#14

Jacksonville, FL

MSA Pop: 1.5M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,732
Median Base Salary
$135,601
Cost Index
98.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,730/mo
#15

Tampa, FL

MSA Pop: 3.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,616
Median Base Salary
$136,305
Cost Index
100.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,887/mo
#16

Washington, DC

MSA Pop: 6.4M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,595
Median Base Salary
$171,847
Cost Index
152.1
Est. Mortgage
$2,883/mo
#17

Orlando, FL

MSA Pop: 2.7M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,554
Median Base Salary
$136,158
Cost Index
101.4
Est. Mortgage
$1,940/mo
#18

San Antonio, TX

MSA Pop: 2.6M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,543
Median Base Salary
$127,669
Cost Index
91.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,468/mo
#19

Milwaukee, WI

MSA Pop: 1.6M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,534
Median Base Salary
$135,233
Cost Index
93.5
Est. Mortgage
$1,363/mo
#20

Philadelphia, PA

MSA Pop: 6.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$4,520
Median Base Salary
$135,906
Cost Index
108.4
Est. Mortgage
$1,625/mo