The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Firefighters: Everett vs Clovis

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

Everett, WA

$102,220/yr

Take-home$6,218/mo
Disposable$3,375/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Clovis, CA

$99,210/yr

Take-home$6,035/mo
Disposable$3,583/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Clovis, CA

Clovis offers $208 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Everett

Clovis

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$102,220

$99,210

+$3,010

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,218

$6,035

+$183

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

91

+15 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,843

$2,452

+$391

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,680

$1,380

+$300

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,375

$3,583

$208

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.19ร—

2.46ร—

-0.27ร—

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.