The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: High Point vs Medford

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

High Point, NC

$94,684/yr

Take-home$5,760/mo
Disposable$3,790/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Medford, MA

$115,190/yr

Take-home$7,007/mo
Disposable$3,951/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

High Point

Medford

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$94,684

$115,190

$20,506

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,760

$7,007

$1,247

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

73

118

-45 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,970

$3,056

$1,086

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,020

$1,758

$738

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,790

$3,951

$161

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.92×

2.29×

+0.63×

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.