Salary Comparison
Helpersinstallation: Raleigh vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Raleigh, NC
$38,260/yr
Kent, WA
$46,600/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $261 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Raleigh
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$38,260
$46,600
$8,340
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,328
$2,835
$507
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
105
-10 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,562
$2,808
$246
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,650
$170
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-234
$27
$261
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.91×
1.01×
-0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Raleigh — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.