The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Software Developers: Roseville vs Jackson

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

Best Value

Roseville, CA

$155,330/yr

Take-home$9,449/mo
Disposable$6,506/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Jackson, MS

$109,409/yr

Take-home$6,656/mo
Disposable$4,719/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Roseville, CA

Roseville offers $1,787 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Roseville

Jackson

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$155,330

$109,409

+$45,921

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,449

$6,656

+$2,793

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

110

72

+38 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,943

$1,937

+$1,006

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,750

$980

+$770

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$6,506

$4,719

+$1,787

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.21ร—

3.44ร—

-0.23ร—

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.