The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer: Binghamton vs Denver

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

Binghamton, NY

$42,157/yr

Take-home$2,565/mo
Disposable$441/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Denver, CO

$59,510/yr

Take-home$3,620/mo
Disposable$650/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Denver, CO

Denver offers $209 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Binghamton

Denver

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$42,157

$59,510

$17,353

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,565

$3,620

$1,055

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

82

111

-29 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,124

$2,970

$846

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,222

$1,780

$558

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$441

$650

$209

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.21ร—

1.22ร—

-0.01ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

4/10 (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.