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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 Rome and Milan: Average gross pay is 24% higher in Milan. Cost of living is 13% cheaper in Rome. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Rome is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.2/10 compared to 7/10.

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Rome
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Milan

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€42,000/yr
€52,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€22,000
€26,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€38,000
€45,000
Senior Developer Pay
€58,000
€68,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€75,000
€88,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€1,100
€1,400
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€720
€900
Groceries (Monthly)
€260
€300
Public Transport Pass
€55
€65
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€145
€160
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€1,628/mo
CHEAPER
€1,881/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
23%
23%
Social Security Deduction
9%
9%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€2,185/mo
€2,588/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
7
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€557/mo
€707/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~15 months
~13 months
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