Salary Comparison
Computer: Boise vs San Jose
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Boise, ID
$39,310/yr
San Jose, CA
$56,820/yr
Our recommendation: Boise, ID
Boise offers $332 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Boise
San Jose
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$39,310
$56,820
$17,510
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,391
$3,457
$1,066
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
148
-52 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,567
$3,965
$1,398
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,490
$2,550
$1,060
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-176
$-508
+$332
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.93×
0.87×
+0.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
2/10 (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.