The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Bailiffs: Gresham vs Bellevue

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

Gresham, OR

$62,369/yr

Take-home$3,794/mo
Disposable$1,244/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Bellevue, WA

$95,460/yr

Take-home$5,807/mo
Disposable$1,967/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Bellevue, WA

Bellevue offers $723 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Gresham

Bellevue

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$62,369

$95,460

$33,091

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,794

$5,807

$2,013

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

143

-48 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,550

$3,840

$1,290

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$2,450

$1,000

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,244

$1,967

$723

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.49ร—

1.51ร—

-0.02ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

6/10 (Moderate)

-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.