The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Redding vs Nampa

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

Best Value

Redding, CA

$106,241/yr

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

Nampa, ID

$80,900/yr

Take-home$4,921/mo
Disposable$2,529/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Redding, CA

Redding offers $1,136 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Redding

Nampa

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$106,241

$80,900

+$25,341

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,463

$4,921

+$1,542

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

108

89

+19 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,798

$2,392

+$406

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,610

$1,350

+$260

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,665

$2,529

+$1,136

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.31ร—

2.06ร—

+0.25ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.