Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Florence vs Lowell
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Florence, SC
$89,210/yr
Lowell, MA
$115,190/yr
Full Breakdown
Florence
Lowell
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$89,210
$115,190
$25,980
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,427
$7,007
$1,580
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
80
106
-26 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,072
$2,858
$786
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,192
$1,650
$458
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,355
$4,149
$794
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.62×
2.45×
+0.17×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Florence — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.