Salary Comparison
Astronomers: Gresham vs Kirkland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gresham, OR
$134,808/yr
Kirkland, WA
$83,460/yr
Our recommendation: Gresham, OR
Gresham offers $3,891 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gresham
Kirkland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$134,808
$83,460
+$51,348
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,201
$5,077
+$3,124
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
128
-33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,550
$3,317
$767
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,908
$458
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,651
$1,760
+$3,891
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.22×
1.53×
+1.69×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
6/10 (Moderate)
+4
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.