Salary Comparison
Mathematicians: Kent vs Longview
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kent, WA
$176,000/yr
Longview, TX
$107,599/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $3,290 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kent
Longview
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$176,000
$107,599
+$68,401
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,707
$6,546
+$4,161
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
$7,899
$4,609
+$3,290
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.81×
3.38×
+0.43×
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.