Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Canton vs Phoenix
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Canton, OH
$109,266/yr
Phoenix, AZ
$163,220/yr
Our recommendation: Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix offers $2,445 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Canton
Phoenix
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$109,266
$163,220
$53,954
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,647
$9,929
$3,282
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
69
100
-31 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,848
$2,685
$837
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$1,550
$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,799
$7,244
$2,445
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.60×
3.70×
-0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Canton — 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.