Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Racine vs Lowell
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Racine, WI
$91,643/yr
Lowell, MA
$115,190/yr
Full Breakdown
Racine
Lowell
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$91,643
$115,190
$23,547
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,575
$7,007
$1,432
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
84
106
-22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,177
$2,858
$681
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,252
$1,650
$398
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,398
$4,149
$751
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.56×
2.45×
+0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Racine — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.