Salary Comparison
Weighers: Fort Smith vs Kent
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fort Smith, AR
$40,503/yr
Kent, WA
$55,880/yr
Our recommendation: Kent, WA
Kent offers $147 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Fort Smith
Kent
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$40,503
$55,880
$15,377
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,464
$3,399
$935
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
105
-27 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,020
$2,808
$788
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,162
$1,650
$488
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$444
$591
$147
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.22×
1.21×
+0.01×
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.