The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Systems Analysts: Hammond vs Kent

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

Hammond, IN

$101,845/yr

Take-home$6,196/mo
Disposable$4,019/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Kent, WA

$132,580/yr

Take-home$8,065/mo
Disposable$5,257/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Kent, WA

Kent offers $1,238 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Hammond

Kent

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$101,845

$132,580

$30,735

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,196

$8,065

$1,869

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

84

105

-21 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,177

$2,808

$631

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,252

$1,650

$398

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,019

$5,257

$1,238

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.85ร—

2.87ร—

-0.02ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

+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.