Salary Comparison
Software Developers: Fremont vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fremont, CA
$155,330/yr
Laredo, TX
$107,831/yr
Our recommendation: Laredo, TX
Laredo offers higher purchasing power (10 vs 8/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Fremont
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$155,330
$107,831
+$47,499
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,449
$6,560
+$2,889
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
143
70
+73 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,833
$1,868
+$1,965
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,450
$950
+$1,500
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,616
$4,692
+$924
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.47×
3.51×
-1.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (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.