Salary Comparison
Materials Scientists: Bridgeport vs Toledo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bridgeport, CT
$116,480/yr
Toledo, OH
$87,795/yr
Full Breakdown
Bridgeport
Toledo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$116,480
$87,795
+$28,685
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,086
$5,341
+$1,745
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
107
68
+39 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,873
$1,822
+$1,051
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$890
+$760
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,213
$3,519
+$694
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.47×
2.93×
-0.46×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Bridgeport — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.