Salary Comparison
Layout Workers: Kent vs Longview
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kent, WA
$114,720/yr
Longview, TX
$59,932/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $2,462 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kent
Longview
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$114,720
$59,932
+$54,788
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,979
$3,646
+$3,333
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
72
+33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,808
$1,937
+$871
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$980
+$670
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,171
$1,709
+$2,462
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.49×
1.88×
+0.61×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (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.