Salary Comparison
Helpersinstallation: Ogden vs Renton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Ogden, UT
$37,990/yr
Renton, WA
$46,600/yr
Our recommendation: Ogden, UT
Ogden offers $150 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Ogden
Renton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$37,990
$46,600
$8,610
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,311
$2,835
$524
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
87
109
-22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,254
$2,928
$674
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,296
$1,750
$454
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$57
$-93
+$150
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.03×
0.97×
+0.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (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.