The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: South Burlington vs Denver

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

South Burlington, VT

$96,509/yr

Take-home$5,871/mo
Disposable$3,359/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Denver, CO

$122,580/yr

Take-home$7,457/mo
Disposable$4,487/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Denver, CO

Denver offers $1,128 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

South Burlington

Denver

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$96,509

$122,580

$26,071

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,871

$7,457

$1,586

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

97

111

-14 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,512

$2,970

$458

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,445

$1,780

$335

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,359

$4,487

$1,128

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.34ร—

2.51ร—

-0.17ร—

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.