The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer And Information Systems Managers: Boulder vs San Angelo

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

Best Value

Boulder, CO

$193,564/yr

Take-home$11,775/mo
Disposable$8,372/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

San Angelo, TX

$136,594/yr

Take-home$8,310/mo
Disposable$6,420/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Boulder, CO

Boulder offers $1,952 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Boulder

San Angelo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$193,564

$136,594

+$56,970

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$11,775

$8,310

+$3,465

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

127

70

+57 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,403

$1,890

+$1,513

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,150

$950

+$1,200

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$8,372

$6,420

+$1,952

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.46ร—

4.40ร—

-0.94ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (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.