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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 Toronto: Average gross pay is 30% higher in Chicago. Cost of living is 26% cheaper in Toronto. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Toronto is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7/10 compared to 6.5/10.

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Chicago
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Toronto

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$109,000/yr
HIGHER
$84,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$65,000
$46,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$95,000
$74,000
Senior Developer Pay
$141,000
$110,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$176,000
$135,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$1,900
$1,900
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,200
$1,200
Groceries (Monthly)
$500
$400
Public Transport Pass
$105
$120
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$240
$200
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$4,023/mo
$2,993/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
25%
26%
Social Security Deduction
8%
5%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$5,304/mo
$4,279/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.5
7
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$1,281/mo
$1,286/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~8 months
~8 months
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