Kent, WA
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$81,371
across all roles
Cost Index
105
Average
Avg Rent
$1,650/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Kent?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.76× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 105 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $2,142/mo, Kent is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
105
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,650
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$2,142
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$75,330
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.76×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
671
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Kent
By gross annual salary
- $237,310
- $232,120
- $214,220
- $212,450
- 5.Dentists$208,810
- $208,230
- $201,780
- $192,970
- $183,640
- $180,770
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $11,628/mo
- $11,313/mo
- $10,224/mo
- $10,116/mo
- 5.Dentists$9,895/mo
- $9,859/mo
- $9,467/mo
- $8,931/mo
- $8,363/mo
- $8,189/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Kent
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.