Salary Comparison
Aerospace Engineers: Minneapolis vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Minneapolis, MN
$147,940/yr
Laredo, TX
$109,049/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $1,631 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Minneapolis
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$147,940
$109,049
+$38,891
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,000
$6,634
+$2,366
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
70
+27 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,603
$1,868
+$735
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$950
+$530
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,397
$4,766
+$1,631
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.46×
3.55×
-0.09×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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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.