Salary Comparison
Computer Network Architects: Carmel vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Carmel, IN
$122,875/yr
Kent, WA
$166,880/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $2,609 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Carmel
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$122,875
$166,880
$44,005
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,475
$10,152
$2,677
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
105
-3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,740
$2,808
$68
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,620
$1,650
$30
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,735
$7,344
$2,609
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.73×
3.62×
-0.89×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Carmel — 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.