Salary Comparison
Helpersroofers: Gresham vs Youngstown
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gresham, OR
$40,246/yr
Youngstown, OH
$33,403/yr
Our recommendation: Youngstown, OH
Youngstown offers $320 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Gresham
Youngstown
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$40,246
$33,403
+$6,843
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,448
$2,032
+$416
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
70
+25 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,550
$1,814
+$736
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,043
+$407
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-102
$218
$320
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.96×
1.12×
-0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-1
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.