Salary Comparison
Weighers: Seattle vs Wichita
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Seattle, WA
$55,880/yr
Wichita, KS
$38,544/yr
Our recommendation: Wichita, KS
Wichita offers $411 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Seattle
Wichita
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$55,880
$38,544
+$17,336
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,399
$2,345
+$1,054
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
126
71
+55 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,370
$1,905
+$1,465
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$980
+$1,070
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$29
$440
$411
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.01×
1.23×
-0.22×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-1
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.