Salary Comparison
Electrical Engineers: Duluth vs Clovis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Duluth, MN
$111,690/yr
Clovis, CA
$134,900/yr
Our recommendation: Clovis, CA
Clovis offers $1,176 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Duluth
Clovis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$111,690
$134,900
$23,210
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,795
$8,206
$1,411
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
91
-8 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,217
$2,452
$235
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,180
$1,380
$200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,578
$5,754
$1,176
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.06×
3.35×
-0.29×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Duluth — 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.