The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Construction Managers: Nampa vs San Jose

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

Nampa, ID

$108,610/yr

Take-home$6,607/mo
Disposable$4,215/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

San Jose, CA

$151,980/yr

Take-home$9,245/mo
Disposable$5,280/mo
Lifestyle8/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Nampa

San Jose

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$108,610

$151,980

$43,370

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,607

$9,245

$2,638

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

89

148

-59 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,392

$3,965

$1,573

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,350

$2,550

$1,200

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,215

$5,280

$1,065

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

2.76×

2.33×

+0.43×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+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.