Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Yuma vs Minneapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Yuma, AZ
$95,901/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$115,770/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $964 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Yuma
Minneapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$95,901
$115,770
$19,869
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,834
$7,043
$1,209
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
97
-6 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,358
$2,603
$245
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,356
$1,480
$124
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,476
$4,440
$964
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.47×
2.71×
-0.24×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
Minneapolis — 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.