Salary Comparison
Computer: Eagan vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eagan, MN
$45,560/yr
Boulder, CO
$54,917/yr
Our recommendation: Eagan, MN
Eagan offers $371 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Eagan
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,560
$54,917
$9,357
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,772
$3,341
$569
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
127
-32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,463
$3,403
$940
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,416
$2,150
$734
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$309
$-62
+$371
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.13×
0.98×
+0.15×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (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.