Salary Comparison
Biological Scientists: Bismarck vs Naples
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bismarck, ND
$83,430/yr
Naples, FL
$101,770/yr
Full Breakdown
Bismarck
Naples
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$83,430
$101,770
$18,340
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,075
$6,191
$1,116
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
88
122
-34 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,280
$3,161
$881
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,311
$1,818
$507
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,795
$3,030
$235
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.23×
1.96×
+0.27×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+1
A vs B
Bismarck — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.