Salary Comparison
Mathematicians: Frederick vs Dayton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Frederick, MD
$143,293/yr
Dayton, OH
$107,599/yr
Our recommendation: Frederick, MD
Frederick offers $1,387 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Frederick
Dayton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$143,293
$107,599
+$35,694
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,717
$6,546
+$2,171
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
72
+33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$1,937
+$784
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$980
+$585
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,996
$4,609
+$1,387
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.20×
3.38×
-0.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.