The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Bowie vs Canton

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

Bowie, MD

$112,324/yr

Take-home$6,833/mo
Disposable$4,035/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Canton, OH

$82,519/yr

Take-home$5,020/mo
Disposable$3,172/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Bowie

Canton

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$112,324

$82,519

+$29,805

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,833

$5,020

+$1,813

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

108

69

+39 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,798

$1,848

+$950

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,610

$920

+$690

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,035

$3,172

+$863

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.44×

2.72×

-0.28×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

-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.