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Game Developer Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Boston and Washington: Average gross pay is 5% higher in Boston. Cost of living is 7% cheaper in Washington. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Washington is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6.2/10 compared to 6/10.

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Boston
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Washington

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$117,000/yr
HIGHER
$111,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$69,000
$63,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$102,000
$96,000
Senior Developer Pay
$151,000
$142,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$189,000
$178,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$2,800
$2,500
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,800
$1,600
Groceries (Monthly)
$560
$540
Public Transport Pass
$95
$85
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$270
$265
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$4,619/mo
$4,278/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
25%
25%
Social Security Deduction
8%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$5,695/mo
$5,360/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6
6.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$1,076/mo
$1,082/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~9 months
~9 months
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