The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Clovis vs Newton

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

Best Value

Clovis, CA

$104,410/yr

Take-home$6,352/mo
Disposable$3,900/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable

Newton, MA

$115,190/yr

Take-home$7,007/mo
Disposable$3,172/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Clovis, CA

Clovis offers $728 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Clovis

Newton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$104,410

$115,190

$10,780

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,352

$7,007

$655

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

148

-57 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,452

$3,835

$1,383

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,380

$2,206

$826

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,900

$3,172

+$728

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.59ร—

1.83ร—

+0.76ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

7/10 (Moderate)

+2

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.