Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Chico vs Newton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chico, CA
$67,166/yr
Newton, MA
$81,000/yr
Our recommendation: Chico, CA
Chico offers $561 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Chico
Newton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$67,166
$81,000
$13,834
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,086
$4,928
$842
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
148
-57 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,432
$3,835
$1,403
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$2,206
$856
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,654
$1,093
+$561
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.68×
1.29×
+0.39×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
4/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Chico — 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.