2. Salt Lake City

The average annual unadjusted tech salary in Salt Lake City is $85,139, but adjusted for the cost of living, it's actually slightly higher, at $85,395, according to Indeed's research.

Software architects do especially well in Utah's capital, with an average adjusted annual salary of $114,665, second only to Austin, Texas.

Meanwhile, the median monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,215, according to Rent Jungle.