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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

$7,607

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

$7,447

Median Base Salary

$331,858

Cost Index

195.3

Est. Mortgage

$7,601/mo

#3

Houston, TX

MSA Pop: 7.1M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$7,117

Median Base Salary

$176,112

Cost Index

96.2

Est. Mortgage

$1,625/mo

#4

Dallas, TX

MSA Pop: 7.6M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,974

Median Base Salary

$178,455

Cost Index

98.7

Est. Mortgage

$1,913/mo

#5

New York, NY

MSA Pop: 20.0M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,942

Median Base Salary

$223,147

Cost Index

187.2

Est. Mortgage

$3,565/mo

#6

Boston, MA

MSA Pop: 4.9M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,939

Median Base Salary

$217,632

Cost Index

152.4

Est. Mortgage

$3,407/mo

#7

Detroit, MI

MSA Pop: 4.3M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,857

Median Base Salary

$174,410

Cost Index

89.3

Est. Mortgage

$1,179/mo

#8

Philadelphia, PA

MSA Pop: 6.2M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,848

Median Base Salary

$178,949

Cost Index

108.4

Est. Mortgage

$1,625/mo

#9

San Antonio, TX

MSA Pop: 2.6M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,834

Median Base Salary

$169,042

Cost Index

91.8

Est. Mortgage

$1,468/mo

#10

Akron, OH

MSA Pop: 0.7M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,828

Median Base Salary

$170,029

Cost Index

87.1

Est. Mortgage

$917/mo

#11

Buffalo, NY

MSA Pop: 1.1M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,804

Median Base Salary

$175,345

Cost Index

91.3

Est. Mortgage

$1,101/mo

#12

Tampa, FL

MSA Pop: 3.2M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,779

Median Base Salary

$174,893

Cost Index

100.2

Est. Mortgage

$1,887/mo

#13

Jacksonville, FL

MSA Pop: 1.5M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,768

Median Base Salary

$172,183

Cost Index

98.3

Est. Mortgage

$1,730/mo

#14

Washington, DC

MSA Pop: 6.4M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,703

Median Base Salary

$201,589

Cost Index

152.1

Est. Mortgage

$2,883/mo

#15

Memphis, TN

MSA Pop: 1.3M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,673

Median Base Salary

$159,807

Cost Index

87.5

Est. Mortgage

$1,101/mo

#16

Orlando, FL

MSA Pop: 2.7M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,667

Median Base Salary

$173,937

Cost Index

101.4

Est. Mortgage

$1,940/mo

#17

Rochester, NY

MSA Pop: 1.1M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,643

Median Base Salary

$171,153

Cost Index

92

Est. Mortgage

$1,022/mo

#18

Columbus, OH

MSA Pop: 2.1M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,552

Median Base Salary

$174,736

Cost Index

92.4

Est. Mortgage

$1,468/mo

#19

Baltimore, MD

MSA Pop: 2.8M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,537

Median Base Salary

$181,890

Cost Index

112.4

Est. Mortgage

$1,835/mo

#20

Richmond, VA

MSA Pop: 1.3M

Monthly Disposable Cash

$6,534

Median Base Salary

$180,777

Cost Index

99.8

Est. Mortgage

$1,677/mo