Question

Liam is a computer systems analyst and is looking to change to a company that offers more opportunities for advancement. He has job offers from two companies that look promising. Liam’s Job Offer Comparison Job 1: Seattle, WA Job 2: Silicon Valley, CA Salary $78,000 $100,000 Benefits $4,000 bonuses, health insurance, 401K $2,500 bonuses, health insurance, 401K Average Monthly Rent & Utilities $1,350 $3,150 Which company is a better choice based on annual income after housing and utility costs?

Answer 1

I would go with job 1. Not only will you profit more money annually after housing and utilities are paid but California is a much more expensive year round. When moving to a large city/state like California, you need to determine the best overall place to live against all expenses that you may have.

Answer 2

Job 1 is a better choice because the annual income after housing is $65,800 but that of job 2 is $64,700.