The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Bailiffs: Layton vs Tacoma

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

Layton, UT

$59,339/yr

Take-home$3,610/mo
Disposable$1,278/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Tacoma, WA

$95,460/yr

Take-home$5,807/mo
Disposable$3,037/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA

Tacoma offers $1,759 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Layton

Tacoma

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$59,339

$95,460

$36,121

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,610

$5,807

$2,197

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

90

103

-13 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,332

$2,770

$438

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,341

$1,620

$279

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,278

$3,037

$1,759

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.55ร—

2.10ร—

-0.55ร—

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.