Salary Comparison
Managers: Lorain vs Medford
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lorain, OH
$118,995/yr
Medford, MA
$174,840/yr
Our recommendation: Medford, MA
Medford offers $2,259 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lorain
Medford
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$118,995
$174,840
$55,845
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,239
$10,636
$3,397
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
74
118
-44 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,918
$3,056
$1,138
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,103
$1,758
$655
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,321
$7,580
$2,259
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.77×
3.48×
+0.29×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Lorain — Full Details
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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.