Salary Comparison
Coating: Florence vs Minneapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Florence, SC
$43,425/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$56,190/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $245 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Florence
Minneapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$43,425
$56,190
$12,765
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,642
$3,418
$776
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
80
97
-17 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,072
$2,603
$531
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,192
$1,480
$288
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$570
$815
$245
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.28×
1.31×
-0.03×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-1
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.