Salary Comparison
Concierges: Kent vs Albany
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kent, WA
$44,760/yr
Albany, NY
$37,529/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $275 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kent
Albany
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$44,760
$37,529
+$7,231
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,723
$2,283
+$440
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
102
+3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,808
$2,643
+$165
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$1,520
+$130
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-85
$-360
+$275
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.97×
0.86×
+0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.