Salary Comparison
Forging Machine Setters: Canton vs Medford
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Canton, OH
$42,516/yr
Medford, MA
$65,530/yr
Our recommendation: Medford, MA
Medford offers $192 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Canton
Medford
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$42,516
$65,530
$23,014
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,586
$3,986
$1,400
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
69
118
-49 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,848
$3,056
$1,208
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$1,758
$838
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$738
$930
$192
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.40×
1.30×
+0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Canton — 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.