Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Kenosha vs Tacoma
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kenosha, WI
$110,507/yr
Tacoma, WA
$142,830/yr
Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma offers $1,446 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kenosha
Tacoma
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$110,507
$142,830
$32,323
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,723
$8,689
$1,966
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
84
103
-19 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,250
$2,770
$520
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,220
$1,620
$400
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,473
$5,919
$1,446
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.99×
3.14×
-0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Kenosha — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.