The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Systems Analysts: Cypress vs Boise

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

Best Value

Cypress, CA

$126,520/yr

Take-home$7,697/mo
Disposable$4,227/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable

Boise, ID

$83,600/yr

Take-home$5,086/mo
Disposable$2,519/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Cypress, CA

Cypress offers $1,708 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Cypress

Boise

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$126,520

$83,600

+$42,920

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,697

$5,086

+$2,611

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

129

96

+33 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,470

$2,567

+$903

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,180

$1,490

+$690

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,227

$2,519

+$1,708

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.22ร—

1.98ร—

+0.24ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

7/10 (Moderate)

+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.