Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Hilo vs Toledo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hilo, HI
$166,449/yr
Toledo, OH
$108,460/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $1,982 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hilo
Toledo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$166,449
$108,460
+$57,989
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,126
$6,598
+$3,528
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
130
68
+62 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,368
$1,822
+$1,546
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,937
$890
+$1,047
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,758
$4,776
+$1,982
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.01×
3.62×
-0.61×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Hilo — 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.