Salary Comparison
Software Developers: Wichita vs San Jose
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Wichita, KS
$108,620/yr
San Jose, CA
$208,270/yr
Our recommendation: San Jose, CA
San Jose offers $4,002 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Wichita
San Jose
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$108,620
$208,270
$99,650
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,608
$12,670
$6,062
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
71
148
-77 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,905
$3,965
$2,060
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$2,550
$1,570
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,703
$8,705
$4,002
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.47×
3.20×
+0.27×
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.