Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Minot vs Redmond
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Minot, ND
$91,035/yr
Redmond, WA
$167,970/yr
Our recommendation: Redmond, WA
Redmond offers $3,410 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Minot
Redmond
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$91,035
$167,970
$76,935
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,538
$10,218
$4,680
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
132
-49 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,150
$3,420
$1,270
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,237
$1,967
$730
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,388
$6,798
$3,410
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.58×
2.99×
-0.41×
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.