Salary Comparison
Computer: Los Angeles vs Denver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Los Angeles, CA
$47,650/yr
Denver, CO
$59,510/yr
Our recommendation: Denver, CO
Denver offers $1,491 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Los Angeles
Denver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$47,650
$59,510
$11,860
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,899
$3,620
$721
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
139
111
+28 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,740
$2,970
+$770
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,380
$1,780
+$600
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-841
$650
$1,491
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.78×
1.22×
-0.44×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
2/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-2
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.