Salary Comparison
Software Developers: Clovis vs Irvine
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Clovis, CA
$155,330/yr
Irvine, CA
$155,330/yr
Our recommendation: Clovis, CA
Clovis offers $1,526 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Clovis
Irvine
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$155,330
$155,330
+$0
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,449
$9,449
+$0
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
148
-57 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,452
$3,978
$1,526
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,380
$2,580
$1,200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,997
$5,471
+$1,526
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.85×
2.38×
+1.47×
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.