Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Minot vs Newton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Minot, ND
$91,035/yr
Newton, MA
$115,190/yr
Our recommendation: Minot, ND
Minot offers $216 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Minot
Newton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$91,035
$115,190
$24,155
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,538
$7,007
$1,469
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
148
-65 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,150
$3,835
$1,685
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,237
$2,206
$969
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,388
$3,172
+$216
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.58×
1.83×
+0.75×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+2
A vs B
Minot — 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.