The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Software Developers: Ontario vs San Angelo

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

Best Value

Ontario, CA

$155,330/yr

Take-home$9,449/mo
Disposable$6,639/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

San Angelo, TX

$107,831/yr

Take-home$6,560/mo
Disposable$4,670/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Ontario, CA

Ontario offers $1,969 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Ontario

San Angelo

Diff (Aโˆ’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

105

70

+35 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,810

$1,890

+$920

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,650

$950

+$700

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$6,639

$4,670

+$1,969

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.36ร—

3.47ร—

-0.11ร—

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.