Salary Comparison
Pipelayers: Kent vs Clovis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kent, WA
$82,660/yr
Clovis, CA
$82,090/yr
Our recommendation: Clovis, CA
Clovis offers $321 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Kent
Clovis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$82,660
$82,090
+$570
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,029
$4,994
+$35
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
91
+14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,808
$2,452
+$356
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$1,380
+$270
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,221
$2,542
$321
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.79×
2.04×
-0.25×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-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.