Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Meridian vs Kirkland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Meridian, ID
$99,890/yr
Kirkland, WA
$142,830/yr
Our recommendation: Kirkland, WA
Kirkland offers $1,903 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Meridian
Kirkland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$99,890
$142,830
$42,940
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,077
$8,689
$2,612
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
128
-31 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,608
$3,317
$709
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$1,908
$388
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,469
$5,372
$1,903
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.33×
2.62×
-0.29×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (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.