Salary Comparison
Electrical Engineers: Duluth vs Irvine
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Duluth, MN
$111,690/yr
Irvine, CA
$134,900/yr
Our recommendation: Duluth, MN
Duluth offers $350 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Duluth
Irvine
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
148
-65 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,217
$3,978
$1,761
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,180
$2,580
$1,400
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,578
$4,228
+$350
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.06×
2.06×
+1.00×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
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.