Salary Comparison
Fence Erectors: Gresham vs Renton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gresham, OR
$48,584/yr
Renton, WA
$57,470/yr
Our recommendation: Renton, WA
Renton offers $162 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gresham
Renton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,584
$57,470
$8,886
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,956
$3,496
$540
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
109
-14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,550
$2,928
$378
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,750
$300
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$406
$568
$162
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.16×
1.19×
-0.03×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+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.