Salary Comparison
Weighers: Dover vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Dover, NH
$45,543/yr
Kent, WA
$55,880/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $309 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Dover
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,543
$55,880
$10,337
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,771
$3,399
$628
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
105
-9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,489
$2,808
$319
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,431
$1,650
$219
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$282
$591
$309
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.11×
1.21×
-0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
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.