Salary Comparison
Acupuncturists: Eugene vs Minneapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eugene, OR
$83,011/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$126,600/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $2,626 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Eugene
Minneapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$83,011
$126,600
$43,589
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,050
$7,702
$2,652
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
97
-1 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$2,603
$26
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,480
+$0
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,473
$5,099
$2,626
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.96×
2.96×
-1.00×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
Eugene — Full Details
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.