The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Facilities Managers: Cranston vs Bellevue

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Cranston, RI

$108,206/yr

Take-home$6,583/mo
Disposable$3,940/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Bellevue, WA

$134,750/yr

Take-home$8,197/mo
Disposable$4,357/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Bellevue, WA

Bellevue offers $417 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Cranston

Bellevue

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$108,206

$134,750

$26,544

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,583

$8,197

$1,614

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

143

-41 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,643

$3,840

$1,197

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,520

$2,450

$930

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,940

$4,357

$417

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.49ร—

2.13ร—

+0.36ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.