Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Albany vs Kailua
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Albany, NY
$102,592/yr
Kailua, HI
$125,705/yr
Full Breakdown
Albany
Kailua
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$102,592
$125,705
$23,113
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,241
$7,647
$1,406
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
148
-46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,643
$3,835
$1,192
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$2,206
$686
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,598
$3,812
$214
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.36×
1.99×
+0.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+1
A vs B
Albany — 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.