Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Davenport vs Lowell
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Davenport, IA
$59,072/yr
Lowell, MA
$81,000/yr
Full Breakdown
Davenport
Lowell
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$59,072
$81,000
$21,928
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,594
$4,928
$1,334
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
106
-34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,927
$2,858
$931
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,650
$670
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,667
$2,070
$403
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.87×
1.72×
+0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Moderate)
+1
A vs B
Davenport — 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.