The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Audiologists: Salem vs Everett

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Salem, OR

$92,643/yr

Take-home$5,636/mo
Disposable$3,151/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Everett, WA

$119,190/yr

Take-home$7,251/mo
Disposable$4,408/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Everett, WA

Everett offers $1,257 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Salem

Everett

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$92,643

$119,190

$26,547

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,636

$7,251

$1,615

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

93

106

-13 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,485

$2,843

$358

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,410

$1,680

$270

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,151

$4,408

$1,257

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.27ร—

2.55ร—

-0.28ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

-1

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.