Salary Comparison
Computer Network Support Specialists: Gaithersburg vs Toledo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gaithersburg, MD
$82,802/yr
Toledo, OH
$60,383/yr
Our recommendation: Toledo, OH
Toledo offers higher purchasing power (8 vs 6/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Gaithersburg
Toledo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$82,802
$60,383
+$22,419
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,037
$3,673
+$1,364
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
118
68
+50 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,056
$1,822
+$1,234
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,758
$890
+$868
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,981
$1,851
+$130
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.65×
2.02×
-0.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
Gaithersburg — 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.