Salary Comparison
Architects: Philadelphia vs Toledo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Philadelphia, PA
$100,370/yr
Toledo, OH
$76,383/yr
Full Breakdown
Philadelphia
Toledo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$100,370
$76,383
+$23,987
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,106
$4,647
+$1,459
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
68
+38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,840
$1,822
+$1,018
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,680
$890
+$790
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,266
$2,825
+$441
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.15×
2.55×
-0.40×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-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.