The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Network Support Specialists: O'Fallon vs San Jose

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

O'Fallon, MO

$67,557/yr

Take-home$4,110/mo
Disposable$1,830/mo
Lifestyle7/10 · Moderate

San Jose, CA

$98,490/yr

Take-home$5,992/mo
Disposable$2,027/mo
Lifestyle6/10 · Moderate

Full Breakdown

O'Fallon

San Jose

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$67,557

$98,490

$30,933

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,110

$5,992

$1,882

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

88

148

-60 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,280

$3,965

$1,685

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,311

$2,550

$1,239

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,830

$2,027

$197

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

1.80×

1.51×

+0.29×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+1

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.