The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Support Specialists: Pawtucket vs Kent

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

Pawtucket, RI

$74,731/yr

Take-home$4,546/mo
Disposable$2,007/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 $1,098 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Pawtucket

Kent

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$74,731

$97,200

$22,469

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,546

$5,913

$1,367

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

98

105

-7 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,539

$2,808

$269

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,460

$1,650

$190

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,007

$3,105

$1,098

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.79ร—

2.11ร—

-0.32ร—

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.