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
Laredo, TX
$83,128/yr
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
Redding — 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.