The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Ogden vs Redmond

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

Ogden, UT

$93,468/yr

Take-home$5,686/mo
Disposable$3,432/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Redmond, WA

$167,970/yr

Take-home$10,218/mo
Disposable$6,798/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Redmond, WA

Redmond offers $3,366 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Ogden

Redmond

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$93,468

$167,970

$74,502

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,686

$10,218

$4,532

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

87

132

-45 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,254

$3,420

$1,166

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,296

$1,967

$671

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,432

$6,798

$3,366

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.52ร—

2.99ร—

-0.47ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (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.