Salary Comparison
Computer: Norman vs Renton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Norman, OK
$42,157/yr
Renton, WA
$56,330/yr
Our recommendation: Renton, WA
Renton offers $161 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Norman
Renton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$42,157
$56,330
$14,173
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,565
$3,427
$862
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
86
109
-23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,227
$2,928
$701
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,281
$1,750
$469
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$338
$499
$161
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.15×
1.17×
-0.02×
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.