Salary Comparison
Chief Executives: Minneapolis vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Minneapolis, MN
$210,000/yr
Topeka, KS
$153,367/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $2,675 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Minneapolis
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$210,000
$153,367
+$56,633
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,775
$9,330
+$3,445
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
68
+29 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,603
$1,833
+$770
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$920
+$560
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,172
$7,497
+$2,675
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.91×
5.09×
-0.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.