The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Machinists: Redding vs Toledo

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

Redding, CA

$62,121/yr

Take-home$3,779/mo
Disposable$981/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Toledo, OH

$47,895/yr

Take-home$2,914/mo
Disposable$1,092/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Toledo, OH

Toledo offers $111 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Redding

Toledo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$62,121

$47,895

+$14,226

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,779

$2,914

+$865

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

108

68

+40 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,798

$1,822

+$976

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,610

$890

+$720

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$981

$1,092

$111

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.35ร—

1.60ร—

-0.25ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

6/10 (Moderate)

-1

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.