Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Waterloo vs Quincy
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Waterloo, IA
$87,994/yr
Quincy, MA
$115,190/yr
Full Breakdown
Waterloo
Quincy
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$87,994
$115,190
$27,196
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,353
$7,007
$1,654
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
116
-38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,020
$3,006
$986
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,162
$1,729
$567
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,333
$4,001
$668
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.65×
2.33×
+0.32×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Waterloo — 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.