The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Cincinnati vs Wichita Falls

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

Best Value

Cincinnati, OH

$119,900/yr

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

Wichita Falls, TX

$82,519/yr

Take-home$5,020/mo
Disposable$3,172/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati offers $1,955 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Cincinnati

Wichita Falls

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$119,900

$82,519

+$37,381

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,294

$5,020

+$2,274

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

81

69

+12 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,167

$1,848

+$319

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,160

$920

+$240

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,127

$3,172

+$1,955

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.37ร—

2.72ร—

+0.65ร—

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.