The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Murray vs Medford

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

Murray, UT

$95,293/yr

Take-home$5,797/mo
Disposable$3,412/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Medford, MA

$115,190/yr

Take-home$7,007/mo
Disposable$3,951/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Medford, MA

Medford offers $539 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Murray

Medford

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$95,293

$115,190

$19,897

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,797

$7,007

$1,210

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

92

118

-26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,385

$3,056

$671

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,371

$1,758

$387

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,412

$3,951

$539

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.43ร—

2.29ร—

+0.14ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.