Salary Comparison
Agricultural Workers: Carson vs Dayton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Carson, CA
$46,870/yr
Dayton, OH
$32,431/yr
Our recommendation: Dayton, OH
Dayton offers $375 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Carson
Dayton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$46,870
$32,431
+$14,439
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,851
$1,973
+$878
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
119
72
+47 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,190
$1,937
+$1,253
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,950
$980
+$970
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-339
$36
$375
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.89×
1.02×
-0.13×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
2/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
Carson — 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.