The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Software Developers: Greeley vs Renton

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Greeley, CO

$125,978/yr

Take-home$7,664/mo
Disposable$5,171/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Renton, WA

$169,340/yr

Take-home$10,302/mo
Disposable$7,374/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Renton, WA

Renton offers $2,203 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Greeley

Renton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$125,978

$169,340

$43,362

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,664

$10,302

$2,638

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

93

109

-16 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,493

$2,928

$435

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,420

$1,750

$330

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,171

$7,374

$2,203

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.07ร—

3.52ร—

-0.45ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.