Salary Comparison
Roustabouts: Akron vs Washington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Akron, OH
$45,510/yr
Washington, DC
$62,933/yr
Our recommendation: Akron, OH
Akron offers $549 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Akron
Washington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,510
$62,933
$17,423
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,769
$3,828
$1,059
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
73
132
-59 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,947
$3,555
$1,608
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$2,180
$1,200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$822
$273
+$549
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.42×
1.08×
+0.34×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+2
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.