The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Web Developers: Charlottesville vs Fall River

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

Charlottesville, VA

$90,834/yr

Take-home$5,526/mo
Disposable$3,037/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Fall River, MA

$117,560/yr

Take-home$7,152/mo
Disposable$4,680/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Fall River, MA

Fall River offers $1,643 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Charlottesville

Fall River

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$90,834

$117,560

$26,726

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,526

$7,152

$1,626

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

92

+4 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,489

$2,472

+$17

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,431

$1,350

+$81

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,037

$4,680

$1,643

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.22ร—

2.89ร—

-0.67ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

-1

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.