The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Redding vs Laredo

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

Redding, CA

$106,241/yr

Take-home$6,463/mo
Disposable$3,665/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Laredo, TX

$83,128/yr

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

Full Breakdown

Redding

Laredo

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$106,241

$83,128

+$23,113

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,463

$5,057

+$1,406

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

108

70

+38 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,798

$1,868

+$930

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,610

$950

+$660

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,665

$3,189

+$476

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.31×

2.71×

-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.