Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Cary vs Redmond
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cary, NC
$66,314/yr
Redmond, WA
$89,860/yr
Our recommendation: Redmond, WA
Redmond offers $753 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Cary
Redmond
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$66,314
$89,860
$23,546
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,034
$5,467
$1,433
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
132
-30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,740
$3,420
$680
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,620
$1,967
$347
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,294
$2,047
$753
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.47×
1.60×
-0.13×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-1
A vs B
Cary — 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.