The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer And Information Systems Managers: Minneapolis vs Renton

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

Minneapolis, MN

$173,630/yr

Take-home$10,563/mo
Disposable$7,960/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Renton, WA

$212,450/yr

Take-home$12,924/mo
Disposable$9,996/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Renton, WA

Renton offers $2,036 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Minneapolis

Renton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$173,630

$212,450

$38,820

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$10,563

$12,924

$2,361

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

97

109

-12 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,603

$2,928

$325

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,480

$1,750

$270

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,960

$9,996

$2,036

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.06ร—

4.41ร—

-0.35ร—

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.