Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Bloomington vs San Francisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bloomington, MN
$97,726/yr
San Francisco, CA
$122,000/yr
Our recommendation: Bloomington, MN
Bloomington offers $123 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Bloomington
San Francisco
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$97,726
$122,000
$24,274
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,945
$7,422
$1,477
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
155
-60 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,555
$4,155
$1,600
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,680
$1,230
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,390
$3,267
+$123
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.33×
1.79×
+0.54×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+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.