The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Oxnard vs Kent

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

Oxnard, CA

$113,540/yr

Take-home$6,907/mo
Disposable$3,677/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Kent, WA

$167,970/yr

Take-home$10,218/mo
Disposable$7,410/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Kent, WA

Kent offers $3,733 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Oxnard

Kent

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$113,540

$167,970

$54,430

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,907

$10,218

$3,311

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

120

105

+15 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,230

$2,808

+$422

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,980

$1,650

+$330

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,677

$7,410

$3,733

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.14ร—

3.64ร—

-1.50ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

-2

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.