The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Vacaville vs Flint

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

Vacaville, CA

$78,530/yr

Take-home$4,777/mo
Disposable$1,784/mo
Lifestyle6/10 · Moderate

Flint, MI

$59,072/yr

Take-home$3,594/mo
Disposable$1,727/mo
Lifestyle7/10 · Moderate

Full Breakdown

Vacaville

Flint

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$78,530

$59,072

+$19,458

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,777

$3,594

+$1,183

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

111

72

+39 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,993

$1,867

+$1,126

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,780

$1,073

+$707

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,784

$1,727

+$57

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

1.60×

1.93×

-0.33×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

7/10 (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.