The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Facilities Managers: Kenner vs Kent

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

Kenner, LA

$99,117/yr

Take-home$6,030/mo
Disposable$3,828/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Kent, WA

$134,750/yr

Take-home$8,197/mo
Disposable$5,389/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Kent, WA

Kent offers $1,561 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Kenner

Kent

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$99,117

$134,750

$35,633

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,030

$8,197

$2,167

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

85

105

-20 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,202

$2,808

$606

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,267

$1,650

$383

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,828

$5,389

$1,561

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.74ร—

2.92ร—

-0.18ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (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.