Salary Comparison
Computer Systems Analysts: Chicago vs San Jose
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chicago, IL
$99,510/yr
San Jose, CA
$160,800/yr
Our recommendation: San Jose, CA
San Jose offers $2,673 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chicago
San Jose
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$99,510
$160,800
$61,290
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,054
$9,782
$3,728
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
148
-40 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,910
$3,965
$1,055
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,750
$2,550
$800
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,144
$5,817
$2,673
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.08×
2.47×
-0.39×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Chicago — 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.