The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Architects: Elizabeth vs Canton

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Elizabeth, NJ

$101,340/yr

Take-home$6,165/mo
Disposable$3,350/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Canton, OH

$76,951/yr

Take-home$4,681/mo
Disposable$2,833/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Elizabeth

Canton

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$101,340

$76,951

+$24,389

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,165

$4,681

+$1,484

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

105

69

+36 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,815

$1,848

+$967

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,620

$920

+$700

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,350

$2,833

+$517

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.19×

2.53×

-0.34×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

-1

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.