Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Janesville vs Lowell
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Janesville, WI
$63,758/yr
Lowell, MA
$81,000/yr
Full Breakdown
Janesville
Lowell
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$63,758
$81,000
$17,242
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,879
$4,928
$1,049
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
106
-23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,150
$2,858
$708
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,237
$1,650
$413
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,729
$2,070
$341
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.80×
1.72×
+0.08×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Moderate)
+1
A vs B
Janesville — 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.