Salary Comparison
Millwrights: Hampton vs Washington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hampton, VA
$73,009/yr
Washington, DC
$86,508/yr
Our recommendation: Hampton, VA
Hampton offers $316 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Hampton
Washington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$73,009
$86,508
$13,499
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,441
$5,263
$822
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
132
-42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,417
$3,555
$1,138
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$2,180
$830
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,024
$1,708
+$316
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.84×
1.48×
+0.36×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
5/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Hampton — Full Details
Washington — 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.