Salary Comparison
Plumbers: Jackson vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jackson, MS
$57,559/yr
Kent, WA
$87,160/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $929 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jackson
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$57,559
$87,160
$29,601
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,502
$5,302
$1,800
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
105
-33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$2,808
$871
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,650
$670
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,565
$2,494
$929
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.81×
1.89×
-0.08×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
+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.