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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 Xi’an and Chengdu: Average gross pay is 19% higher in Chengdu. Cost of living is 14% cheaper in Xi’an. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Xi’an is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 8.2/10 compared to 8/10.

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Xi’an
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Chengdu

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$27,000/yr
$32,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$12,000
$14,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$23,000
$27,000
Senior Developer Pay
$38,000
$45,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$50,000
$59,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$620
$720
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$384
$445
Groceries (Monthly)
$180
$200
Public Transport Pass
$34
$40
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$118
$128
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$1,138/mo
CHEAPER
$1,327/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
13%
13%
Social Security Deduction
11%
11%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$1,370/mo
$1,608/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$232/mo
$281/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~43 months
~36 months
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