Salary Comparison
Software Developers: Boulder vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Boulder, CO
$152,804/yr
Topeka, KS
$106,253/yr
Full Breakdown
Boulder
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$152,804
$106,253
+$46,551
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,296
$6,464
+$2,832
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
127
68
+59 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,403
$1,833
+$1,570
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,150
$920
+$1,230
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,893
$4,631
+$1,262
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.73×
3.53×
-0.80×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-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.