The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Palm Coast vs Laredo

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

Palm Coast, FL

$104,750/yr

Take-home$6,372/mo
Disposable$3,817/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Laredo, TX

$83,128/yr

Take-home$5,057/mo
Disposable$3,189/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Palm Coast

Laredo

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$104,750

$83,128

+$21,622

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,372

$5,057

+$1,315

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

70

+25 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,555

$1,868

+$687

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$950

+$500

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,817

$3,189

+$628

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.49×

2.71×

-0.22×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

-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.