Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Silver Spring vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Silver Spring, MD
$112,324/yr
Brownsville, TX
$81,911/yr
Full Breakdown
Silver Spring
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$112,324
$81,911
+$30,413
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,833
$4,983
+$1,850
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
120
68
+52 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,108
$1,828
+$1,280
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,788
$920
+$868
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,725
$3,155
+$570
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.20×
2.73×
-0.53×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.