Salary Comparison
Security Guards: Lincoln vs Renton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lincoln, NE
$34,241/yr
Renton, WA
$48,400/yr
Our recommendation: Renton, WA
Renton offers $23 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lincoln
Renton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$34,241
$48,400
$14,159
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,083
$2,944
$861
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
109
-31 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,090
$2,928
$838
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,120
$1,750
$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-7
$16
$23
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.00×
1.01×
-0.01×
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.