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Software Developer Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Portland and Seattle: Average gross pay is 23% higher in Seattle. Cost of living is 17% cheaper in Portland. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Portland is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6.5/10 compared to 6.2/10.

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Portland
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Seattle

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$120,000/yr
$148,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$70,000
$85,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$105,000
$125,000
Senior Developer Pay
$155,000
$180,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$192,000
$225,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$1,800
$2,800
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,180
$1,800
Groceries (Monthly)
$480
$550
Public Transport Pass
$72
$100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$225
$280
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$3,835/mo
CHEAPER
$4,627/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
0%
0%
Social Security Deduction
8%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$7,525/mo
$8,958/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.5
MORE AFFORDABLE
6.2
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$3,690/mo
$4,331/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~3 months
~3 months
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