Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Aurora vs San Antonio
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Aurora, CO
$73,130/yr
San Antonio, TX
$55,890/yr
Our recommendation: Aurora, CO
Aurora offers $552 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Aurora
San Antonio
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$73,130
$55,890
+$17,240
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,449
$3,400
+$1,049
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
84
+18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,742
$2,245
+$497
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$1,220
+$390
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,707
$1,155
+$552
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.62×
1.51×
+0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Moderate)
+0
A vs B
Aurora — 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.