Salary Comparison
Software Developers: Frederick vs Oklahoma City
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Frederick, MD
$145,703/yr
Oklahoma City, OK
$107,420/yr
Our recommendation: Frederick, MD
Frederick offers $1,653 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Frederick
Oklahoma City
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$145,703
$107,420
+$38,283
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,864
$6,535
+$2,329
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
76
+29 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$2,045
+$676
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$1,080
+$485
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,143
$4,490
+$1,653
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.26×
3.20×
+0.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.