Salary Comparison
Software Developers: Cheyenne vs Fremont
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cheyenne, WY
$126,767/yr
Fremont, CA
$155,330/yr
Our recommendation: Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne offers higher purchasing power (10 vs 8/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Cheyenne
Fremont
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$126,767
$155,330
$28,563
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,712
$9,449
$1,737
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
94
143
-49 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,436
$3,833
$1,397
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,401
$2,450
$1,049
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,276
$5,616
$340
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.17×
2.47×
+0.70×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
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.