The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Bailiffs: Frederick vs Kent

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

Frederick, MD

$69,945/yr

Take-home$4,255/mo
Disposable$1,534/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Kent, WA

$95,460/yr

Take-home$5,807/mo
Disposable$2,999/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Kent, WA

Kent offers $1,465 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Frederick

Kent

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$69,945

$95,460

$25,515

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,255

$5,807

$1,552

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

105

105

+0 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,721

$2,808

$87

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,565

$1,650

$85

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,534

$2,999

$1,465

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.56ร—

2.07ร—

-0.51ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-2

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.