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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 Los Angeles and New York: Average gross pay is 6% higher in Los Angeles. Cost of living is 3% cheaper in Los Angeles. Both cities offer nearly identical purchasing power margins.

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Los Angeles
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New York

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$123,000/yr
HIGHER
$116,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$70,000
$66,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$105,000
$98,000
Senior Developer Pay
$155,000
$144,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$194,000
$180,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$2,800
$3,500
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,800
$2,200
Groceries (Monthly)
$580
$600
Public Transport Pass
$110
$130
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$285
$300
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$4,670/mo
CHEAPER
$4,835/mo

🧾 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
$5,862/mo
$5,471/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
5.8
5.8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$1,192/mo
$636/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~8 months
~16 months
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