The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Brownsville vs Cincinnati

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

Brownsville, TX

$81,911/yr

Take-home$4,983/mo
Disposable$3,155/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Cincinnati, OH

$119,900/yr

Take-home$7,294/mo
Disposable$5,127/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati offers $1,972 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Brownsville

Cincinnati

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$81,911

$119,900

$37,989

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,983

$7,294

$2,311

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

68

81

-13 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,828

$2,167

$339

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$920

$1,160

$240

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,155

$5,127

$1,972

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.73ร—

3.37ร—

-0.64ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (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.