Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Nampa vs Newton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Nampa, ID
$80,900/yr
Newton, MA
$115,190/yr
Full Breakdown
Nampa
Newton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$80,900
$115,190
$34,290
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,921
$7,007
$2,086
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
89
148
-59 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,392
$3,835
$1,443
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$2,206
$856
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,529
$3,172
$643
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.06×
1.83×
+0.23×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+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.