The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Parma vs Boulder

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

Parma, OH

$87,385/yr

Take-home$5,316/mo
Disposable$3,192/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Boulder, CO

$117,798/yr

Take-home$7,166/mo
Disposable$3,763/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Parma

Boulder

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$87,385

$117,798

$30,413

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,316

$7,166

$1,850

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

82

127

-45 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,124

$3,403

$1,279

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,222

$2,150

$928

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,192

$3,763

$571

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.50×

2.11×

+0.39×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (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.