The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer: Bellevue vs Kent

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

Bellevue, WA

$56,330/yr

Take-home$3,427/mo
Disposable$-413/mo
Lifestyle2/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Kent, WA

$56,330/yr

Take-home$3,427/mo
Disposable$619/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Kent, WA

Kent offers $1,032 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Bellevue

Kent

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$56,330

$56,330

+$0

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,427

$3,427

+$0

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

143

105

+38 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,840

$2,808

+$1,032

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,450

$1,650

+$800

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$-413

$619

$1,032

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

0.89ร—

1.22ร—

-0.33ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

2/10 (Tight)

4/10 (Tight)

-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.