The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Cuyahoga Falls vs Renton

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

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

$61,202/yr

Take-home$3,723/mo
Disposable$1,677/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Renton, WA

$89,860/yr

Take-home$5,467/mo
Disposable$2,539/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Renton, WA

Renton offers $862 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Cuyahoga Falls

Renton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$61,202

$89,860

$28,658

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,723

$5,467

$1,744

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

79

109

-30 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,046

$2,928

$882

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,177

$1,750

$573

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,677

$2,539

$862

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.82ร—

1.87ร—

-0.05ร—

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.