Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Chico vs Vancouver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chico, CA
$67,166/yr
Vancouver, WA
$89,860/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $1,092 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chico
Vancouver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$67,166
$89,860
$22,694
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,086
$5,467
$1,381
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
105
-14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,432
$2,721
$289
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,565
$215
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,654
$2,746
$1,092
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.68×
2.01×
-0.33×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-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.