Salary Comparison
Sound Engineering Technicians: Kearney vs Bellevue
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kearney, NE
$56,571/yr
Bellevue, WA
$119,600/yr
Our recommendation: Bellevue, WA
Bellevue offers $2,041 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kearney
Bellevue
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$56,571
$119,600
$63,029
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,441
$7,276
$3,835
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
79
143
-64 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,046
$3,840
$1,794
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,177
$2,450
$1,273
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,395
$3,436
$2,041
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.68×
1.89×
-0.21×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
-1
A vs B
Kearney — 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.