Data
Where our numbers come from.
Every dataset, fully attributed and dated.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025)
Primary source for all United States occupational wage figures: p10, median, and p90 by SOC code, state, and metro area. Refreshed with each new OEWS release.
Visit source →Government of Canada — Job Bank Wage Data (latest available release)
Primary source for all Canadian occupational wage figures by NOC code, province, and economic region. Refreshed with each new Job Bank wage update.
Visit source →US Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Population, demographic, and housing context for US cities.
Visit source →Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Current US federal income tax brackets, standard deductions, and FICA limits.
Visit source →Canada Revenue Agency
Current Canadian federal tax brackets, CPP, and EI contribution rates.
Visit source →State and provincial revenue agencies
Sub-national income tax brackets for all 50 US states + DC and all Canadian provinces/territories.
Numbeo / public COL aggregators
Cross-check of rent and consumer price indices at city level.
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