Salary Comparison
Layout Workers: Hayward vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hayward, CA
$73,790/yr
Kent, WA
$114,720/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $3,020 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hayward
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$73,790
$114,720
$40,930
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,489
$6,979
$2,490
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
124
105
+19 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,338
$2,808
+$530
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$1,650
+$400
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,151
$4,171
$3,020
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.34×
2.49×
-1.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-3
A vs B
Hayward — Full Details
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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.