Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Kent vs Miami
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kent, WA
$174,070/yr
Miami, FL
$105,270/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $4,687 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kent
Miami
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$174,070
$105,270
+$68,800
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,589
$6,404
+$4,185
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
123
-18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,808
$3,310
$502
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$2,050
$400
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,781
$3,094
+$4,687
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.77×
1.93×
+1.84×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+3
A vs B
Kent — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.