Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Reno vs Portland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Reno, NV
$100,159/yr
Portland, OR
$120,870/yr
Our recommendation: Portland, OR
Portland offers $1,010 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Reno
Portland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$100,159
$120,870
$20,711
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,093
$7,353
$1,260
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
98
107
-9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,625
$2,875
$250
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$1,680
$160
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,468
$4,478
$1,010
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.32×
2.56×
-0.24×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Portland — 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.