The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Canton vs Lowell

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

Canton, OH

$57,794/yr

Take-home$3,516/mo
Disposable$1,668/mo
Lifestyle7/10 · Moderate

Lowell, MA

$81,000/yr

Take-home$4,928/mo
Disposable$2,070/mo
Lifestyle6/10 · Moderate

Full Breakdown

Canton

Lowell

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$57,794

$81,000

$23,206

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,516

$4,928

$1,412

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

69

106

-37 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,848

$2,858

$1,010

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$920

$1,650

$730

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,668

$2,070

$402

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

1.90×

1.72×

+0.18×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+1

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.