Salary Comparison
Animal Scientists: Coon Rapids vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Coon Rapids, MN
$65,774/yr
Laredo, TX
$55,949/yr
Full Breakdown
Coon Rapids
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$65,774
$55,949
+$9,825
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,001
$3,404
+$597
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
70
+21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,358
$1,868
+$490
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,356
$950
+$406
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,643
$1,536
+$107
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.70×
1.82×
-0.12×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
-1
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.