The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Naperville vs Renton

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Naperville, IL

$69,722/yr

Take-home$4,241/mo
Disposable$1,198/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Renton, WA

$89,860/yr

Take-home$5,467/mo
Disposable$2,539/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
๐Ÿ†

Our recommendation: Renton, WA

Renton offers $1,341 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Naperville

Renton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$69,722

$89,860

$20,138

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,241

$5,467

$1,226

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

113

109

+4 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,043

$2,928

+$115

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,850

$1,750

+$100

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,198

$2,539

$1,341

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.39ร—

1.87ร—

-0.48ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

7/10 (Moderate)

-2

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.