The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Occupations: Cheyenne vs Boulder

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

Cheyenne, WY

$105,005/yr

Take-home$6,388/mo
Disposable$3,952/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Boulder, CO

$126,572/yr

Take-home$7,700/mo
Disposable$4,297/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Cheyenne

Boulder

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$105,005

$126,572

$21,567

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,388

$7,700

$1,312

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

94

127

-33 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,436

$3,403

$967

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,401

$2,150

$749

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,952

$4,297

$345

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.62×

2.26×

+0.36×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+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.