The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Programmers: Eagan vs Hilo

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

Eagan, MN

$97,726/yr

Take-home$5,945/mo
Disposable$3,482/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Hilo, HI

$125,705/yr

Take-home$7,647/mo
Disposable$4,279/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Hilo, HI

Hilo offers $797 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Eagan

Hilo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$97,726

$125,705

$27,979

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,945

$7,647

$1,702

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

130

-35 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,463

$3,368

$905

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,416

$1,937

$521

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,482

$4,279

$797

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.41ร—

2.27ร—

+0.14ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (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.