Salary Comparison
Pump Operators: Chesapeake vs Toledo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chesapeake, VA
$62,536/yr
Toledo, OH
$50,228/yr
Our recommendation: Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake offers $75 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chesapeake
Toledo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$62,536
$50,228
+$12,308
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,804
$3,056
+$748
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
68
+25 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,495
$1,822
+$673
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,420
$890
+$530
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,309
$1,234
+$75
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.52×
1.68×
-0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (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.