The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Parma vs San Diego

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

San Diego, CA

$121,447/yr

Take-home$7,388/mo
Disposable$3,823/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Parma

San Diego

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$87,385

$121,447

$34,062

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,316

$7,388

$2,072

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

82

133

-51 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,124

$3,565

$1,441

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,222

$2,250

$1,028

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,192

$3,823

$631

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.50×

2.07×

+0.43×

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.