Salary Comparison
Plumbers: Carson vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Carson, CA
$65,110/yr
Kent, WA
$87,160/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $1,723 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Carson
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$65,110
$87,160
$22,050
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,961
$5,302
$1,341
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
119
105
+14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,190
$2,808
+$382
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,950
$1,650
+$300
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$771
$2,494
$1,723
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.24×
1.89×
-0.65×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
7/10 (Moderate)
-3
A vs B
Carson — Full Details
Kent — 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.