Salary Comparison
Engineers: Kirkland vs Memphis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kirkland, WA
$121,350/yr
Memphis, TN
$83,420/yr
Our recommendation: Kirkland, WA
Kirkland offers $1,322 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kirkland
Memphis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$121,350
$83,420
+$37,930
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,382
$5,075
+$2,307
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
128
90
+38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,317
$2,332
+$985
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,908
$1,341
+$567
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,065
$2,743
+$1,322
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.23×
2.18×
+0.05×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.