The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: League City vs Boise

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

Best Value

League City, TX

$99,780/yr

Take-home$6,070/mo
Disposable$3,623/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable

Boise, ID

$80,900/yr

Take-home$4,921/mo
Disposable$2,354/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: League City, TX

League City offers $1,269 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

League City

Boise

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$99,780

$80,900

+$18,880

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,070

$4,921

+$1,149

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

96

-5 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,447

$2,567

$120

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,380

$1,490

$110

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,623

$2,354

+$1,269

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.48ร—

1.92ร—

+0.56ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

7/10 (Moderate)

+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.