The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Pomona vs Toledo

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

Pomona, CA

$104,410/yr

Take-home$6,352/mo
Disposable$3,620/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Toledo, OH

$81,911/yr

Take-home$4,983/mo
Disposable$3,161/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Pomona

Toledo

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$104,410

$81,911

+$22,499

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,352

$4,983

+$1,369

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

68

+34 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,732

$1,822

+$910

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,580

$890

+$690

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,620

$3,161

+$459

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.33×

2.73×

-0.40×

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.