The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Textile: Layton vs Renton

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

Layton, UT

$37,251/yr

Take-home$2,266/mo
Disposable$-66/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Renton, WA

$60,830/yr

Take-home$3,701/mo
Disposable$773/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Renton, WA

Renton offers $839 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Layton

Renton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$37,251

$60,830

$23,579

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,266

$3,701

$1,435

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

90

109

-19 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,332

$2,928

$596

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,341

$1,750

$409

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$-66

$773

$839

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

0.97ร—

1.26ร—

-0.29ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

4/10 (Tight)

-1

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.