Salary Comparison
Computer Network Architects: High Point vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
High Point, NC
$120,551/yr
Kent, WA
$166,880/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $1,980 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
High Point
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$120,551
$166,880
$46,329
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,334
$10,152
$2,818
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
73
105
-32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,970
$2,808
$838
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,020
$1,650
$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,364
$7,344
$1,980
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.72×
3.62×
+0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
High Point — 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.