Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Lewiston vs San Francisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lewiston, ME
$90,426/yr
San Francisco, CA
$122,000/yr
Our recommendation: Lewiston, ME
Lewiston offers $110 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Lewiston
San Francisco
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$90,426
$122,000
$31,574
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,501
$7,422
$1,921
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
155
-73 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$4,155
$2,031
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$2,680
$1,458
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,377
$3,267
+$110
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.59×
1.79×
+0.80×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+2
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.