The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer And Information Systems Managers: Duluth vs Redmond

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

Duluth, MN

$160,581/yr

Take-home$9,769/mo
Disposable$7,552/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Redmond, WA

$212,450/yr

Take-home$12,924/mo
Disposable$9,504/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Redmond, WA

Redmond offers $1,952 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Duluth

Redmond

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$160,581

$212,450

$51,869

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,769

$12,924

$3,155

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

83

132

-49 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,217

$3,420

$1,203

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,180

$1,967

$787

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,552

$9,504

$1,952

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.41ร—

3.78ร—

+0.63ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (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.