Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Centennial vs Coral Gables
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Centennial, CO
$138,260/yr
Coral Gables, FL
$105,270/yr
Our recommendation: Centennial, CO
Centennial offers $2,187 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Centennial
Coral Gables
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$138,260
$105,270
+$32,990
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,411
$6,404
+$2,007
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
111
118
-7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,876
$3,056
$180
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,654
$1,758
$104
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,535
$3,348
+$2,187
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.92×
2.10×
+0.82×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Centennial — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.