Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Albany vs Detroit
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Albany, NY
$102,592/yr
Detroit, MI
$76,810/yr
Our recommendation: Albany, NY
Albany offers $900 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Albany
Detroit
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$102,592
$76,810
+$25,782
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,241
$4,673
+$1,568
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
74
+28 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,643
$1,975
+$668
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$980
+$540
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,598
$2,698
+$900
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.36×
2.37×
-0.01×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.