Salary Comparison
Rolling Machine Setters: Durham vs Seattle
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Durham, NC
$48,555/yr
Seattle, WA
$59,120/yr
Our recommendation: Durham, NC
Durham offers $207 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Durham
Seattle
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,555
$59,120
$10,565
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,954
$3,597
$643
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
94
126
-32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,520
$3,370
$850
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,050
$600
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$434
$227
+$207
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.17×
1.07×
+0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Durham — 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.