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Frontend Developer Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Chicago and Seattle: Average gross pay is 29% higher in Seattle. Cost of living is 13% cheaper in Chicago. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Chicago is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6.5/10 compared to 6.2/10.

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Chicago
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Seattle

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$109,000/yr
$141,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$65,000
$81,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$95,000
$119,000
Senior Developer Pay
$141,000
$172,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$176,000
$214,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$1,900
$2,800
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,200
$1,800
Groceries (Monthly)
$500
$550
Public Transport Pass
$105
$100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$240
$280
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$4,023/mo
CHEAPER
$4,627/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
25%
0%
Social Security Deduction
8%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$5,304/mo
$8,528/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.5
MORE AFFORDABLE
6.2
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$1,281/mo
$3,901/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~8 months
~3 months
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