The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Tile And Stone Setters: Frederick vs Canton

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

Best Value

Frederick, MD

$60,988/yr

Take-home$3,710/mo
Disposable$989/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight

Canton, OH

$44,805/yr

Take-home$2,726/mo
Disposable$878/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Frederick, MD

Frederick offers $111 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Frederick

Canton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$60,988

$44,805

+$16,183

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,710

$2,726

+$984

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

$989

$878

+$111

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.36ร—

1.48ร—

-0.12ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

5/10 (Tight)

+0

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.