The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Arbitrators: Minot vs Hilo

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Minot, ND

$69,927/yr

Take-home$4,254/mo
Disposable$2,104/mo
Lifestyle7/10 · Moderate

Hilo, HI

$96,559/yr

Take-home$5,874/mo
Disposable$2,506/mo
Lifestyle6/10 · Moderate

Full Breakdown

Minot

Hilo

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$69,927

$96,559

$26,632

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,254

$5,874

$1,620

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

83

130

-47 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,150

$3,368

$1,218

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,237

$1,937

$700

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,104

$2,506

$402

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

1.98×

1.74×

+0.24×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+1

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.