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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 San Juan and Miami: Average gross pay is 88% higher in Miami. Cost of living is 29% cheaper in San Juan. With higher take-home and lower expenses, San Juan is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7/10 compared to 6.4/10.

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San Juan
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Miami

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$52,000/yr
$98,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$28,000
$57,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$46,000
$85,000
Senior Developer Pay
$70,000
$126,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$88,000
$158,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$1,500
$2,200
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$975
$1,400
Groceries (Monthly)
$420
$500
Public Transport Pass
$60
$100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$200
$250
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$3,017/mo
CHEAPER
$4,235/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
0%
0%
Social Security Deduction
7%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$3,565/mo
$6,091/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7
MORE AFFORDABLE
6.4
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$548/mo
$1,856/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~18 months
~5 months
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