The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Logging Workers: Lorain vs Frederick

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Lorain, OH

$52,685/yr

Take-home$3,205/mo
Disposable$1,287/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Frederick, MD

$67,721/yr

Take-home$4,120/mo
Disposable$1,399/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Frederick, MD

Frederick offers $112 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Lorain

Frederick

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$52,685

$67,721

$15,036

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,205

$4,120

$915

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

74

105

-31 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,918

$2,721

$803

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,103

$1,565

$462

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,287

$1,399

$112

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.67ร—

1.51ร—

+0.16ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.