Salary Comparison
Textile: Longview vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Longview, TX
$32,971/yr
Kent, WA
$60,830/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $824 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Longview
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$32,971
$60,830
$27,859
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,006
$3,701
$1,695
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
105
-33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$2,808
$871
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,650
$670
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$69
$893
$824
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.04×
1.32×
-0.28×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
5/10 (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.