Salary Comparison
Coating: Modesto vs Renton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Modesto, CA
$47,274/yr
Renton, WA
$59,560/yr
Our recommendation: Renton, WA
Renton offers $321 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Modesto
Renton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$47,274
$59,560
$12,286
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,876
$3,623
$747
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
109
-16 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,502
$2,928
$426
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,420
$1,750
$330
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$374
$695
$321
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.15×
1.24×
-0.09×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+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.