Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Dothan vs Portland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Dothan, AL
$85,561/yr
Portland, OR
$120,870/yr
Our recommendation: Portland, OR
Portland offers $1,191 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Dothan
Portland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$85,561
$120,870
$35,309
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,205
$7,353
$2,148
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
74
107
-33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,918
$2,875
$957
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,103
$1,680
$577
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,287
$4,478
$1,191
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.71×
2.56×
+0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.