Salary Comparison
Engineers: Boise vs Canton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Boise, ID
$134,540/yr
Canton, OH
$95,624/yr
Our recommendation: Boise, ID
Boise offers $1,649 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Boise
Canton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$134,540
$95,624
+$38,916
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,185
$5,817
+$2,368
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
69
+27 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,567
$1,848
+$719
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,490
$920
+$570
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,618
$3,969
+$1,649
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.19×
3.15×
+0.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.