Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Minot vs Minneapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Minot, ND
$91,035/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$115,770/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $1,052 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Minot
Minneapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$91,035
$115,770
$24,735
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,538
$7,043
$1,505
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
97
-14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,150
$2,603
$453
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,237
$1,480
$243
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,388
$4,440
$1,052
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.58×
2.71×
-0.13×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.