Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Topeka vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Topeka, KS
$81,911/yr
Boulder, CO
$117,798/yr
Full Breakdown
Topeka
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$81,911
$117,798
$35,887
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,983
$7,166
$2,183
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
127
-59 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,833
$3,403
$1,570
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$2,150
$1,230
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,150
$3,763
$613
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.72×
2.11×
+0.61×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (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.