The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Psychiatric Aides: Somerville vs Canton

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Somerville, MA

$57,790/yr

Take-home$3,516/mo
Disposable$96/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Canton, OH

$36,167/yr

Take-home$2,200/mo
Disposable$352/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Canton, OH

Canton offers $256 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Somerville

Canton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$57,790

$36,167

+$21,623

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,516

$2,200

+$1,316

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

132

69

+63 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,420

$1,848

+$1,572

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,967

$920

+$1,047

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$96

$352

$256

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.03ร—

1.19ร—

-0.16ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

4/10 (Tight)

-1

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.