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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 Vancouver and New York: Average gross pay is 59% higher in New York. Cost of living is 41% cheaper in Vancouver. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Vancouver is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.1/10 compared to 5.8/10.

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Vancouver
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New York

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$73,000/yr
$116,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$39,000
$66,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$64,000
$98,000
Senior Developer Pay
$97,000
$144,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$122,000
$180,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$1,800
$3,500
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,150
$2,200
Groceries (Monthly)
$390
$600
Public Transport Pass
$110
$130
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$195
$300
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$2,864/mo
CHEAPER
$4,835/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
26%
25%
Social Security Deduction
5%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$3,696/mo
$5,471/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
5.8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$832/mo
$636/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~12 months
~16 months
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