Salary Comparison
Interviewers: Kent vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kent, WA
$53,060/yr
Brownsville, TX
$36,203/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $46 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kent
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$53,060
$36,203
+$16,857
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,228
$2,202
+$1,026
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
68
+37 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,808
$1,828
+$980
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$920
+$730
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$420
$374
+$46
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.15×
1.20×
-0.05×
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.