The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Derrick Operators: Elizabeth vs Canton

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

Elizabeth, NJ

$70,452/yr

Take-home$4,286/mo
Disposable$1,471/mo
Lifestyle6/10 · Moderate

Canton, OH

$53,496/yr

Take-home$3,254/mo
Disposable$1,406/mo
Lifestyle7/10 · Moderate

Full Breakdown

Elizabeth

Canton

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$70,452

$53,496

+$16,956

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,286

$3,254

+$1,032

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

105

69

+36 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,815

$1,848

+$967

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,620

$920

+$700

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,471

$1,406

+$65

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

1.52×

1.76×

-0.24×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

7/10 (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.