Salary Comparison
Pharmacy Technicians: Eagan vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eagan, MN
$43,712/yr
Kent, WA
$59,960/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $644 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Eagan
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$43,712
$59,960
$16,248
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,659
$3,648
$989
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
105
-10 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,463
$2,808
$345
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,416
$1,650
$234
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$196
$840
$644
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.08×
1.30×
-0.22×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-2
A vs B
Eagan — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.