Salary Comparison
Astronomers: Eugene vs Toledo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eugene, OR
$133,170/yr
Toledo, OH
$110,248/yr
Our recommendation: Eugene, OR
Eugene offers $639 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Eugene
Toledo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$133,170
$110,248
+$22,922
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,101
$6,707
+$1,394
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
68
+28 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$1,822
+$755
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$890
+$590
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,524
$4,885
+$639
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.14×
3.68×
-0.54×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.