Salary Comparison
Computer Hardware Engineers: Indio vs Sarasota
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Indio, CA
$140,890/yr
Sarasota, FL
$105,270/yr
Our recommendation: Indio, CA
Indio offers $1,988 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Indio
Sarasota
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$140,890
$105,270
+$35,620
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,571
$6,404
+$2,167
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
99
96
+3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,668
$2,489
+$179
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$1,431
+$89
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,903
$3,915
+$1,988
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.21×
2.57×
+0.64×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Indio — 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.