The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Shipping: Beloit vs Kent

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Beloit, WI

$38,933/yr

Take-home$2,368/mo
Disposable$322/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Kent, WA

$52,000/yr

Take-home$3,163/mo
Disposable$355/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Kent, WA

Kent offers $33 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Beloit

Kent

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$38,933

$52,000

$13,067

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,368

$3,163

$795

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

79

105

-26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,046

$2,808

$762

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,177

$1,650

$473

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$322

$355

$33

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.16ร—

1.13ร—

+0.03ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

4/10 (Tight)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.