Salary Comparison
Electricians: Mobile vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mobile, AL
$59,976/yr
Kent, WA
$101,600/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $1,737 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Mobile
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$59,976
$101,600
$41,624
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,649
$6,181
$2,532
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
75
105
-30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,013
$2,808
$795
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$1,650
$600
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,636
$3,373
$1,737
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.81×
2.20×
-0.39×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-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.