The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Cincinnati vs Bellevue

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

Cincinnati, OH

$119,900/yr

Take-home$7,294/mo
Disposable$5,127/mo
Lifestyle10/10 · Comfortable

Bellevue, WA

$167,970/yr

Take-home$10,218/mo
Disposable$6,378/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Cincinnati

Bellevue

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$119,900

$167,970

$48,070

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,294

$10,218

$2,924

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

81

143

-62 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,167

$3,840

$1,673

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,160

$2,450

$1,290

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,127

$6,378

$1,251

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

3.37×

2.66×

+0.71×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (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.