The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Software Developers: Amarillo vs Los Angeles

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

Amarillo, TX

$110,987/yr

Take-home$6,752/mo
Disposable$4,772/mo
Lifestyle10/10 · Comfortable

Los Angeles, CA

$155,330/yr

Take-home$9,449/mo
Disposable$5,709/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Amarillo

Los Angeles

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$110,987

$155,330

$44,343

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,752

$9,449

$2,697

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

74

139

-65 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,980

$3,740

$1,760

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,020

$2,380

$1,360

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$4,772

$5,709

$937

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

3.41×

2.53×

+0.88×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (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.