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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Portland and Denver: Average gross pay is 4% higher in Portland. Cost of living is 3% cheaper in Portland. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Denver is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6.6/10 compared to 6.5/10.

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Portland
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Denver

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$81,600/yr
HIGHER
$78,200/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$45,500
$44,200
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$71,400
$68,000
Senior Developer Pay
$108,500
$103,600
Lead / Architect Pay
$134,400
$129,500

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
$1,800
$1,900
Rent โ€” Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,180
$1,200
Groceries (Monthly)
$480
$490
Public Transport Pass
$72
$70
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$225
$235
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$3,835/mo
CHEAPER
$3,973/mo

๐Ÿงพ 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
$5,474/mo
$5,213/mo

๐Ÿ“Š Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.5
6.6
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$1,639/mo
$1,240/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~3 months
~4 months
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