The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Tellers: Vancouver vs Canton

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

Vancouver, WA

$48,670/yr

Take-home$2,961/mo
Disposable$240/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Canton, OH

$34,333/yr

Take-home$2,089/mo
Disposable$241/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Canton, OH

Canton offers $1 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Vancouver

Canton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$48,670

$34,333

+$14,337

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,961

$2,089

+$872

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

105

69

+36 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,721

$1,848

+$873

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,565

$920

+$645

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$240

$241

$1

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.09ร—

1.13ร—

-0.04ร—

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.