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Data Scientist Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Tianjin and Nanjing: Average gross pay is 5% higher in Nanjing. Cost of living is 2% cheaper in Tianjin. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Tianjin is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 8/10 compared to 7.9/10.

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Tianjin
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Nanjing

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$38,000/yr
$40,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$17,000
$18,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$32,000
$34,000
Senior Developer Pay
$53,000
$55,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$68,000
$71,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$730
$800
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$451
$494
Groceries (Monthly)
$200
$210
Public Transport Pass
$40
$42
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$128
$132
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$1,388/mo
CHEAPER
$1,419/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
13%
13%
Social Security Deduction
11%
11%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$1,907/mo
$2,026/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8
MORE AFFORDABLE
7.9
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$519/mo
$607/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~19 months
~16 months
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