Salary Comparison
Roustabouts: Akron vs Newburgh
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Akron, OH
$45,510/yr
Newburgh, NY
$56,914/yr
Our recommendation: Newburgh, NY
Newburgh offers $177 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Akron
Newburgh
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,510
$56,914
$11,404
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,769
$3,462
$693
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
73
95
-22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,947
$2,463
$516
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,416
$436
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$822
$999
$177
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.42×
1.41×
+0.01×
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.