The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators: Coon Rapids vs Brockton

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

Coon Rapids, MN

$50,604/yr

Take-home$3,078/mo
Disposable$720/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Brockton, MA

$61,480/yr

Take-home$3,740/mo
Disposable$1,097/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Brockton, MA

Brockton offers $377 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Coon Rapids

Brockton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$50,604

$61,480

$10,876

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,078

$3,740

$662

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

102

-11 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,358

$2,643

$285

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,356

$1,520

$164

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$720

$1,097

$377

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.31ร—

1.42ร—

-0.11ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

5/10 (Tight)

+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.