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Software Engineer 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 Beijing: Average gross pay is 39% higher in Beijing. Cost of living is 30% 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 7.8/10.

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Xi’an
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Beijing

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$31,000/yr
$43,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$14,500
$18,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$27,000
$36,000
Senior Developer Pay
$43,000
$59,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$56,000
$80,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$620
$900
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$384
$560
Groceries (Monthly)
$180
$230
Public Transport Pass
$34
$45
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$118
$140
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$1,138/mo
CHEAPER
$1,620/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
$1,609/mo
$2,145/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
7.8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$471/mo
$525/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~21 months
~19 months
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