Salary Comparison
Weighers: Evansville vs Renton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Evansville, IN
$38,264/yr
Renton, WA
$55,880/yr
Our recommendation: Renton, WA
Renton offers $28 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Evansville
Renton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$38,264
$55,880
$17,616
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,328
$3,399
$1,071
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
70
109
-39 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,885
$2,928
$1,043
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$950
$1,750
$800
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$443
$471
$28
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.24×
1.16×
+0.08×
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.