Salary Comparison
Computer: New Bedford vs Toledo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
New Bedford, MA
$47,530/yr
Toledo, OH
$38,187/yr
Our recommendation: Toledo, OH
Toledo offers $201 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
New Bedford
Toledo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$47,530
$38,187
+$9,343
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,891
$2,323
+$568
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
68
+32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,591
$1,822
+$769
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,490
$890
+$600
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$300
$501
$201
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.12×
1.27×
-0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+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.