Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Eagan vs Memphis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eagan, MN
$68,444/yr
Memphis, TN
$85,660/yr
Our recommendation: Memphis, TN
Memphis offers $1,178 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Eagan
Memphis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$68,444
$85,660
$17,216
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,164
$5,211
$1,047
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
90
+5 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,463
$2,332
+$131
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,416
$1,341
+$75
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,701
$2,879
$1,178
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.69×
2.23×
-0.54×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
Eagan — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.