Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Kent vs Toledo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kent, WA
$174,070/yr
Toledo, OH
$108,460/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $3,005 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kent
Toledo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$174,070
$108,460
+$65,610
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,589
$6,598
+$3,991
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
68
+37 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,808
$1,822
+$986
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$890
+$760
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,781
$4,776
+$3,005
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.77×
3.62×
+0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.