Salary Comparison
Art: Eagan vs San Mateo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eagan, MN
$78,600/yr
San Mateo, CA
$102,370/yr
Our recommendation: Eagan, MN
Eagan offers $324 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Eagan
San Mateo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$78,600
$102,370
$23,770
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,782
$6,228
$1,446
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
158
-63 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,463
$4,233
$1,770
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,416
$2,780
$1,364
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,319
$1,995
+$324
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.94×
1.47×
+0.47×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
5/10 (Tight)
+2
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.