Salary Comparison
Tellers: Allen vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Allen, TX
$38,635/yr
Kent, WA
$48,670/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $568 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Allen
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$38,635
$48,670
$10,035
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,350
$2,961
$611
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
103
105
-2 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,765
$2,808
$43
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,620
$1,650
$30
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-415
$153
$568
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.85×
1.05×
-0.20×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
2/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
-1
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.