Salary Comparison
Millwrights: Norfolk vs Canton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Norfolk, VA
$73,009/yr
Canton, OH
$59,075/yr
Our recommendation: Norfolk, VA
Norfolk offers $280 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Norfolk
Canton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$73,009
$59,075
+$13,934
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,441
$3,594
+$847
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
69
+21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,415
$1,848
+$567
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$920
+$430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,026
$1,746
+$280
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.84×
1.94×
-0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
+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.