Salary Comparison
Coin: Reno vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Reno, NV
$48,940/yr
Kent, WA
$58,810/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $418 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Reno
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,940
$58,810
$9,870
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,977
$3,578
$601
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
98
105
-7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,625
$2,808
$183
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$1,650
$130
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$352
$770
$418
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.13×
1.27×
-0.14×
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.