The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Indianapolis vs Kent

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

Indianapolis, IN

$62,906/yr

Take-home$3,827/mo
Disposable$1,662/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Kent, WA

$89,860/yr

Take-home$5,467/mo
Disposable$2,659/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Kent, WA

Kent offers $997 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Indianapolis

Kent

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$62,906

$89,860

$26,954

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,827

$5,467

$1,640

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

81

105

-24 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,165

$2,808

$643

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,170

$1,650

$480

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,662

$2,659

$997

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.77ร—

1.95ร—

-0.18ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

7/10 (Moderate)

+0

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.