Salary Comparison
Textile: Lorain vs Fall River
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lorain, OH
$34,160/yr
Fall River, MA
$46,290/yr
Our recommendation: Fall River, MA
Fall River offers $184 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lorain
Fall River
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$34,160
$46,290
$12,130
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,078
$2,816
$738
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
74
92
-18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,918
$2,472
$554
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,103
$1,350
$247
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$160
$344
$184
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.08×
1.14×
-0.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-1
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.