Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Champaign vs San Jose
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Champaign, IL
$94,076/yr
San Jose, CA
$159,250/yr
Full Breakdown
Champaign
San Jose
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$94,076
$159,250
$65,174
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,723
$9,688
$3,965
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
88
148
-60 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,280
$3,965
$1,685
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,311
$2,550
$1,239
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,443
$5,723
$2,280
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.51×
2.44×
+0.07×
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.