Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Cincinnati vs Redmond
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cincinnati, OH
$119,900/yr
Redmond, WA
$167,970/yr
Full Breakdown
Cincinnati
Redmond
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
132
-51 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,167
$3,420
$1,253
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,160
$1,967
$807
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,127
$6,798
$1,671
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.37×
2.99×
+0.38×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (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.