The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Web Developers: New Bedford vs Toledo

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

Best Value

New Bedford, MA

$117,560/yr

Take-home$7,152/mo
Disposable$4,561/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable

Toledo, OH

$75,199/yr

Take-home$4,575/mo
Disposable$2,753/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: New Bedford, MA

New Bedford offers $1,808 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

New Bedford

Toledo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$117,560

$75,199

+$42,361

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,152

$4,575

+$2,577

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

100

68

+32 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,591

$1,822

+$769

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,490

$890

+$600

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,561

$2,753

+$1,808

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.76ร—

2.51ร—

+0.25ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

+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.