Salary Comparison
Models: Boulder vs Albany
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Boulder, CO
$66,827/yr
Albany, NY
$58,200/yr
Our recommendation: Albany, NY
Albany offers $236 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Boulder
Albany
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$66,827
$58,200
+$8,627
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,065
$3,541
+$524
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
127
102
+25 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,403
$2,643
+$760
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,150
$1,520
+$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$662
$898
$236
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.19×
1.34×
-0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.