The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Hampton vs Pearl City

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

Hampton, VA

$101,983/yr

Take-home$6,204/mo
Disposable$3,787/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Pearl City, HI

$125,705/yr

Take-home$7,647/mo
Disposable$3,968/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Hampton

Pearl City

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$101,983

$125,705

$23,722

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,204

$7,647

$1,443

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

90

142

-52 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,417

$3,679

$1,262

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,350

$2,116

$766

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,787

$3,968

$181

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.57×

2.08×

+0.49×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (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.