Salary Comparison
Architectural And Engineering Managers: Bend vs Toledo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bend, OR
$176,443/yr
Toledo, OH
$136,036/yr
Our recommendation: Bend, OR
Bend offers $1,482 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bend
Toledo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$176,443
$136,036
+$40,407
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,734
$8,276
+$2,458
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
68
+40 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$1,822
+$976
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$890
+$720
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,936
$6,454
+$1,482
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.84×
4.54×
-0.70×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Bend — 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.