Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Newburgh vs Rockford
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Newburgh, NY
$76,538/yr
Rockford, IL
$58,646/yr
Our recommendation: Newburgh, NY
Newburgh offers $532 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Newburgh
Rockford
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$76,538
$58,646
+$17,892
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,656
$3,568
+$1,088
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
71
+24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,463
$1,907
+$556
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,416
$950
+$466
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,193
$1,661
+$532
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.89×
1.87×
+0.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
+0
A vs B
Newburgh — 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.