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Top 20 Best Cities for Network and Computer Systems Administratorss

We've ranked the best US cities for network and computer systems administratorss 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

Baltimore, MD

MSA Pop: 2.8M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$3,558
Median Base Salary
$125,179
Cost Index
112.4
Est. Mortgage
$1,835/mo
#2

Tulsa, OK

MSA Pop: 1.0M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$3,435
Median Base Salary
$108,149
Cost Index
87.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,022/mo
#3

Detroit, MI

MSA Pop: 4.3M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$3,015
Median Base Salary
$102,402
Cost Index
89.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,179/mo
#4

Houston, TX

MSA Pop: 7.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,854
Median Base Salary
$101,383
Cost Index
96.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,625/mo
#5

Durham, NC

MSA Pop: 0.6M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,817
Median Base Salary
$113,980
Cost Index
101.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,992/mo
#6

New Haven, CT

MSA Pop: 0.9M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,817
Median Base Salary
$107,855
Cost Index
112.5
Est. Mortgage
$1,625/mo
#7

Dallas, TX

MSA Pop: 7.6M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,812
Median Base Salary
$105,564
Cost Index
98.7
Est. Mortgage
$1,913/mo
#8

Columbus, OH

MSA Pop: 2.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,769
Median Base Salary
$104,062
Cost Index
92.4
Est. Mortgage
$1,468/mo
#9

Akron, OH

MSA Pop: 0.7M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,739
Median Base Salary
$93,314
Cost Index
87.1
Est. Mortgage
$917/mo
#10

Hartford, CT

MSA Pop: 1.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,737
Median Base Salary
$105,428
Cost Index
110.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,573/mo
#11

Cleveland, OH

MSA Pop: 2.0M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,720
Median Base Salary
$94,908
Cost Index
89.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,022/mo
#12

Rochester, NY

MSA Pop: 1.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,710
Median Base Salary
$95,268
Cost Index
92
Est. Mortgage
$1,022/mo
#13

Buffalo, NY

MSA Pop: 1.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,651
Median Base Salary
$95,636
Cost Index
91.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,101/mo
#14

Tampa, FL

MSA Pop: 3.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,637
Median Base Salary
$102,139
Cost Index
100.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,887/mo
#15

Lakeland, FL

MSA Pop: 0.7M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,618
Median Base Salary
$95,563
Cost Index
93.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,520/mo
#16

Fayetteville, AR

MSA Pop: 0.5M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,586
Median Base Salary
$100,679
Cost Index
87.5
Est. Mortgage
$1,468/mo
#17

Chicago, IL

MSA Pop: 9.5M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,551
Median Base Salary
$103,789
Cost Index
107.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,651/mo
#18

Memphis, TN

MSA Pop: 1.3M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,543
Median Base Salary
$87,137
Cost Index
87.5
Est. Mortgage
$1,101/mo
#19

Washington, DC

MSA Pop: 6.4M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,525
Median Base Salary
$130,327
Cost Index
152.1
Est. Mortgage
$2,883/mo
#20

Milwaukee, WI

MSA Pop: 1.6M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$2,507
Median Base Salary
$97,422
Cost Index
93.5
Est. Mortgage
$1,363/mo