Salary Comparison
Avionics Technicians: Flagstaff vs Renton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Flagstaff, AZ
$83,345/yr
Renton, WA
$109,030/yr
Our recommendation: Renton, WA
Renton offers $1,382 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Flagstaff
Renton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$83,345
$109,030
$25,685
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,070
$6,633
$1,563
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
109
-3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,747
$2,928
$181
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,580
$1,750
$170
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,323
$3,705
$1,382
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.85×
2.27×
-0.42×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Flagstaff — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.