Salary Comparison
Interviewers: Denton vs Canton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Denton, TX
$45,070/yr
Canton, OH
$36,472/yr
Our recommendation: Canton, OH
Canton offers $169 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Denton
Canton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,070
$36,472
+$8,598
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,742
$2,219
+$523
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
69
+26 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,540
$1,848
+$692
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$920
+$530
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$202
$371
$169
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.08×
1.20×
-0.12×
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.