The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Chemists: Maple Grove vs Clovis

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

Best Value

Maple Grove, MN

$84,363/yr

Take-home$5,132/mo
Disposable$2,620/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable

Clovis, CA

$82,370/yr

Take-home$5,011/mo
Disposable$2,559/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove offers $61 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Maple Grove

Clovis

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$84,363

$82,370

+$1,993

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,132

$5,011

+$121

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

97

91

+6 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,512

$2,452

+$60

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,445

$1,380

+$65

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,620

$2,559

+$61

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.04ร—

2.04ร—

+0.00ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.