The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Washington vs Canton

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

Washington, DC

$120,839/yr

Take-home$7,351/mo
Disposable$3,796/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Canton, OH

$82,519/yr

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

Full Breakdown

Washington

Canton

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$120,839

$82,519

+$38,320

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,351

$5,020

+$2,331

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

132

69

+63 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,555

$1,848

+$1,707

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,180

$920

+$1,260

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,796

$3,172

+$624

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.07×

2.72×

-0.65×

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.