Salary Comparison
Managers: Macon vs Renton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Macon, GA
$116,510/yr
Renton, WA
$168,750/yr
Our recommendation: Renton, WA
Renton offers $2,230 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Macon
Renton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$116,510
$168,750
$52,240
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,088
$10,266
$3,178
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
74
109
-35 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,980
$2,928
$948
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,020
$1,750
$730
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,108
$7,338
$2,230
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.58×
3.51×
+0.07×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+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.