Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Nampa vs Denver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Nampa, ID
$80,900/yr
Denver, CO
$122,580/yr
Our recommendation: Denver, CO
Denver offers $1,958 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Nampa
Denver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$80,900
$122,580
$41,680
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,921
$7,457
$2,536
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
89
111
-22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,392
$2,970
$578
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,780
$430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,529
$4,487
$1,958
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.06×
2.51×
-0.45×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Nampa — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.