Salary Comparison
Heating: Nashua vs Renton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Nashua, NH
$61,801/yr
Renton, WA
$75,500/yr
Our recommendation: Renton, WA
Renton offers $470 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Nashua
Renton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$61,801
$75,500
$13,699
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,760
$4,593
$833
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
99
109
-10 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,565
$2,928
$363
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,475
$1,750
$275
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,195
$1,665
$470
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.47×
1.57×
-0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-1
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.