Salary Comparison
Security Guards: Aurora vs Everett
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Aurora, CO
$40,631/yr
Everett, WA
$48,400/yr
Our recommendation: Everett, WA
Everett offers $371 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Aurora
Everett
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$40,631
$48,400
$7,769
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,472
$2,944
$472
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
106
-4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,742
$2,843
$101
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$1,680
$70
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-270
$101
$371
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.90×
1.04×
-0.14×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+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.