Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Cheyenne vs Phoenix
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cheyenne, WY
$97,726/yr
Phoenix, AZ
$72,700/yr
Our recommendation: Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne offers $1,771 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Cheyenne
Phoenix
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$97,726
$72,700
+$25,026
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,945
$4,423
+$1,522
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
94
100
-6 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,436
$2,685
$249
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,401
$1,550
$149
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,509
$1,738
+$1,771
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.44×
1.65×
+0.79×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
6/10 (Moderate)
+2
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.