Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Auburn vs San Jose
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Auburn, AL
$90,426/yr
San Jose, CA
$159,250/yr
Full Breakdown
Auburn
San Jose
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$90,426
$159,250
$68,824
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,501
$9,688
$4,187
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
148
-66 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$3,965
$1,841
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$2,550
$1,328
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,377
$5,723
$2,346
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.59×
2.44×
+0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+1
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.