Salary Comparison
Textile: Kent vs Detroit
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kent, WA
$60,830/yr
Detroit, MI
$30,290/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $1,025 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kent
Detroit
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$60,830
$30,290
+$30,540
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,701
$1,843
+$1,858
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
74
+31 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,808
$1,975
+$833
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$980
+$670
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$893
$-132
+$1,025
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.32×
0.93×
+0.39×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+2
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.