Salary Comparison
Helperspipelayers: Hampton vs Canton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hampton, VA
$44,443/yr
Canton, OH
$35,961/yr
Our recommendation: Canton, OH
Canton offers $53 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Hampton
Canton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$44,443
$35,961
+$8,482
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,704
$2,188
+$516
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
69
+21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,417
$1,848
+$569
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$920
+$430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$287
$340
$53
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.12×
1.18×
-0.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+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.