Salary Comparison
Avionics Technicians: Smyrna vs Redmond
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Smyrna, GA
$79,484/yr
Redmond, WA
$109,030/yr
Our recommendation: Redmond, WA
Redmond offers $814 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Smyrna
Redmond
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$79,484
$109,030
$29,546
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,835
$6,633
$1,798
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
94
132
-38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,436
$3,420
$984
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,401
$1,967
$566
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,399
$3,213
$814
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.98×
1.94×
+0.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
+0
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.