The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Support Specialists: Canton vs Bellevue

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Canton, OH

$60,831/yr

Take-home$3,701/mo
Disposable$1,853/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Moderate

Bellevue, WA

$97,200/yr

Take-home$5,913/mo
Disposable$2,073/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Canton, OH

Canton offers higher purchasing power (8 vs 6/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Canton

Bellevue

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$60,831

$97,200

$36,369

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,701

$5,913

$2,212

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

69

143

-74 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,848

$3,840

$1,992

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$920

$2,450

$1,530

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,853

$2,073

$220

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.00ร—

1.54ร—

+0.46ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+2

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.