The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Tempe vs Toledo

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

Tempe, AZ

$100,159/yr

Take-home$6,093/mo
Disposable$3,408/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Toledo, OH

$81,911/yr

Take-home$4,983/mo
Disposable$3,161/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Tempe

Toledo

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$100,159

$81,911

+$18,248

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,093

$4,983

+$1,110

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

100

68

+32 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,685

$1,822

+$863

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,550

$890

+$660

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,408

$3,161

+$247

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.27×

2.73×

-0.46×

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.