Salary Comparison
Transportation Workers: Norman vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Norman, OK
$36,892/yr
Kent, WA
$48,980/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $155 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Norman
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$36,892
$48,980
$12,088
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,244
$2,980
$736
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
86
105
-19 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,227
$2,808
$581
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,281
$1,650
$369
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$17
$172
$155
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.01×
1.06×
-0.05×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Norman — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.