Salary Comparison
Software Developers: Cheyenne vs San Mateo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cheyenne, WY
$126,767/yr
San Mateo, CA
$155,330/yr
Our recommendation: Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne offers $60 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Cheyenne
San Mateo
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
158
-64 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,436
$4,233
$1,797
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,401
$2,780
$1,379
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,276
$5,216
+$60
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.17×
2.23×
+0.94×
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.