The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Naperville vs San Antonio

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 · Tight

San Antonio, TX

$55,890/yr

Take-home$3,400/mo
Disposable$1,155/mo
Lifestyle6/10 · Moderate

Full Breakdown

Naperville

San Antonio

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$69,722

$55,890

+$13,832

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,241

$3,400

+$841

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

113

84

+29 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,043

$2,245

+$798

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,850

$1,220

+$630

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,198

$1,155

+$43

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

1.39×

1.51×

-0.12×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

6/10 (Moderate)

-1

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.