Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Worcester vs Canton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Worcester, MA
$229,417/yr
Canton, OH
$180,256/yr
Our recommendation: Worcester, MA
Worcester offers $1,985 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Worcester
Canton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$229,417
$180,256
+$49,161
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,956
$10,966
+$2,990
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
69
+37 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,853
$1,848
+$1,005
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$920
+$730
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$11,103
$9,118
+$1,985
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.89×
5.93×
-1.04×
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.