Salary Comparison
Chemists: Eagan vs Albuquerque
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eagan, MN
$84,363/yr
Albuquerque, NM
$137,740/yr
Our recommendation: Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque offers $3,594 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Eagan
Albuquerque
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$84,363
$137,740
$53,377
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,132
$8,379
$3,247
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
79
+16 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,463
$2,116
+$347
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,416
$1,130
+$286
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,669
$6,263
$3,594
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.08×
3.96×
-1.88×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-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.