The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Eagan vs Redmond

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

Eagan, MN

$68,444/yr

Take-home$4,164/mo
Disposable$1,701/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Redmond, WA

$89,860/yr

Take-home$5,467/mo
Disposable$2,047/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Redmond, WA

Redmond offers $346 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Eagan

Redmond

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$68,444

$89,860

$21,416

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,164

$5,467

$1,303

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

132

-37 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,463

$3,420

$957

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,416

$1,967

$551

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,701

$2,047

$346

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.69ร—

1.60ร—

+0.09ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

6/10 (Moderate)

+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.