Salary Comparison
Computer Science Teachers: Centennial vs Costa Mesa
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Centennial, CO
$98,953/yr
Costa Mesa, CA
$135,510/yr
Our recommendation: Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa offers $1,375 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Centennial
Costa Mesa
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$98,953
$135,510
$36,557
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,020
$8,244
$2,224
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
111
139
-28 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,876
$3,725
$849
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,654
$2,380
$726
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,144
$4,519
$1,375
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.09×
2.21×
-0.12×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Centennial — 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.