Salary Comparison
Floor Layers: Parma vs Lowell
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Parma, OH
$47,695/yr
Lowell, MA
$64,160/yr
Our recommendation: Lowell, MA
Lowell offers $268 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Parma
Lowell
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$47,695
$64,160
$16,465
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,901
$3,903
$1,002
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
106
-24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$2,858
$734
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$1,650
$428
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$777
$1,045
$268
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.37×
1.37×
+0.00×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Parma — Full Details
Lowell — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.