The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Juneau vs Cincinnati

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

Juneau, AK

$90,260/yr

Take-home$5,491/mo
Disposable$2,693/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Cincinnati, OH

$119,900/yr

Take-home$7,294/mo
Disposable$5,127/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati offers $2,434 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Juneau

Cincinnati

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$90,260

$119,900

$29,640

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,491

$7,294

$1,803

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

108

81

+27 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,798

$2,167

+$631

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,610

$1,160

+$450

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,693

$5,127

$2,434

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.96ร—

3.37ร—

-1.41ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

10/10 (Comfortable)

-3

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.