The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Support Specialists: Moore vs Kent

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Moore, OK

$66,660/yr

Take-home$4,055/mo
Disposable$1,905/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Kent, WA

$97,200/yr

Take-home$5,913/mo
Disposable$3,105/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Kent, WA

Kent offers $1,200 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Moore

Kent

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$66,660

$97,200

$30,540

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,055

$5,913

$1,858

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

83

105

-22 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,150

$2,808

$658

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,237

$1,650

$413

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,905

$3,105

$1,200

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.89ร—

2.11ร—

-0.22ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-1

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.