Salary Comparison
Rail Yard Engineers: Hampton vs Canton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hampton, VA
$52,410/yr
Canton, OH
$42,407/yr
Our recommendation: Hampton, VA
Hampton offers $39 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hampton
Canton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$52,410
$42,407
+$10,003
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,188
$2,580
+$608
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
$2,417
$1,848
+$569
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$920
+$430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$771
$732
+$39
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.32×
1.40×
-0.08×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
+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.