Salary Comparison
Web Developers: Bowie vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bowie, MD
$103,119/yr
Laredo, TX
$76,316/yr
Our recommendation: Bowie, MD
Bowie offers $700 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bowie
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$103,119
$76,316
+$26,803
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,273
$4,643
+$1,630
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
70
+38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$1,868
+$930
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$950
+$660
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,475
$2,775
+$700
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.24×
2.49×
-0.25×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (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.