The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Brockton vs Toledo

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

Best Value

Brockton, MA

$81,000/yr

Take-home$4,928/mo
Disposable$2,285/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate

Toledo, OH

$57,368/yr

Take-home$3,490/mo
Disposable$1,668/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Brockton, MA

Brockton offers $617 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Brockton

Toledo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$81,000

$57,368

+$23,632

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,928

$3,490

+$1,438

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

68

+34 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,643

$1,822

+$821

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,520

$890

+$630

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,285

$1,668

+$617

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.86ร—

1.92ร—

-0.06ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

7/10 (Moderate)

+0

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.