Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Portland vs San Jose
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Portland, OR
$75,860/yr
San Jose, CA
$97,930/yr
Our recommendation: San Jose, CA
San Jose offers $252 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Portland
San Jose
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$75,860
$97,930
$22,070
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,615
$5,957
$1,342
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
107
148
-41 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,875
$3,965
$1,090
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,680
$2,550
$870
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,740
$1,992
$252
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.61×
1.50×
+0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Portland — 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.