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Top 20 Best Cities for Computer and Information Systems Managerss

We've ranked the best US cities for computer and information systems managerss 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

Seattle, WA

MSA Pop: 4.0M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$7,667
Median Base Salary
$223,200
Cost Index
149.8
Est. Mortgage
$3,932/mo
#2

San Jose, CA

MSA Pop: 1.9M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$7,542
Median Base Salary
$331,858
Cost Index
195.3
Est. Mortgage
$7,601/mo
#3

Houston, TX

MSA Pop: 7.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$7,145
Median Base Salary
$176,112
Cost Index
96.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,625/mo
#4

New York, NY

MSA Pop: 20.0M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$7,003
Median Base Salary
$223,147
Cost Index
187.2
Est. Mortgage
$3,565/mo
#5

Boston, MA

MSA Pop: 4.9M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,997
Median Base Salary
$217,632
Cost Index
152.4
Est. Mortgage
$3,407/mo
#6

Dallas, TX

MSA Pop: 7.6M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,990
Median Base Salary
$178,455
Cost Index
98.7
Est. Mortgage
$1,913/mo
#7

San Antonio, TX

MSA Pop: 2.6M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,899
Median Base Salary
$169,042
Cost Index
91.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,468/mo
#8

Detroit, MI

MSA Pop: 4.3M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,894
Median Base Salary
$174,410
Cost Index
89.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,179/mo
#9

Philadelphia, PA

MSA Pop: 6.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,861
Median Base Salary
$178,949
Cost Index
108.4
Est. Mortgage
$1,625/mo
#10

Buffalo, NY

MSA Pop: 1.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,836
Median Base Salary
$175,345
Cost Index
91.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,101/mo
#11

Jacksonville, FL

MSA Pop: 1.5M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,816
Median Base Salary
$172,183
Cost Index
98.3
Est. Mortgage
$1,730/mo
#12

Tampa, FL

MSA Pop: 3.2M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,813
Median Base Salary
$174,893
Cost Index
100.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,887/mo
#13

Akron, OH

MSA Pop: 0.7M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,792
Median Base Salary
$170,029
Cost Index
87.1
Est. Mortgage
$917/mo
#14

Memphis, TN

MSA Pop: 1.3M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,740
Median Base Salary
$159,807
Cost Index
87.5
Est. Mortgage
$1,101/mo
#15

Orlando, FL

MSA Pop: 2.7M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,706
Median Base Salary
$173,937
Cost Index
101.4
Est. Mortgage
$1,940/mo
#16

Rochester, NY

MSA Pop: 1.1M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,697
Median Base Salary
$171,153
Cost Index
92
Est. Mortgage
$1,022/mo
#17

Lakeland, FL

MSA Pop: 0.7M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,565
Median Base Salary
$164,083
Cost Index
93.2
Est. Mortgage
$1,520/mo
#18

Richmond, VA

MSA Pop: 1.3M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,538
Median Base Salary
$180,777
Cost Index
99.8
Est. Mortgage
$1,677/mo
#19

Baltimore, MD

MSA Pop: 2.8M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,536
Median Base Salary
$181,890
Cost Index
112.4
Est. Mortgage
$1,835/mo
#20

Virginia Beach, VA

MSA Pop: 1.8M
Monthly Disposable Cash
$6,504
Median Base Salary
$180,136
Cost Index
101.7
Est. Mortgage
$1,677/mo