Salary Comparison
Purchasing Managers: Kenosha vs Tacoma
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kenosha, WI
$125,378/yr
Tacoma, WA
$167,110/yr
Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA
Tacoma offers $2,019 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kenosha
Tacoma
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$125,378
$167,110
$41,732
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,627
$10,166
$2,539
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
84
103
-19 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,250
$2,770
$520
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,220
$1,620
$400
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,377
$7,396
$2,019
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.39×
3.67×
-0.28×
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.