The Salary Index

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

Take-home$4,921/mo
Disposable$2,529/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Newton, MA

$115,190/yr

Take-home$7,007/mo
Disposable$3,172/mo
Lifestyle7/10 · Moderate

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

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.