The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Stonemasons: Everett vs Flint

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

Best Value

Everett, WA

$96,640/yr

Take-home$5,879/mo
Disposable$3,036/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable

Flint, MI

$47,986/yr

Take-home$2,919/mo
Disposable$1,052/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Everett, WA

Everett offers $1,984 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Everett

Flint

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$96,640

$47,986

+$48,654

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,879

$2,919

+$2,960

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

72

+34 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,843

$1,867

+$976

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,680

$1,073

+$607

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,036

$1,052

+$1,984

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.07ร—

1.56ร—

+0.51ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

6/10 (Moderate)

+2

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.