Salary Comparison
Computer: Jacksonville vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jacksonville, FL
$44,992/yr
Kent, WA
$56,330/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $347 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jacksonville
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$44,992
$56,330
$11,338
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,737
$3,427
$690
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
92
105
-13 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,465
$2,808
$343
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,390
$1,650
$260
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$272
$619
$347
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.11×
1.22×
-0.11×
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.