The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Embalmers: Coon Rapids vs Baltimore

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Coon Rapids, MN

$54,763/yr

Take-home$3,331/mo
Disposable$973/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Baltimore, MD

$62,943/yr

Take-home$3,829/mo
Disposable$1,031/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Baltimore, MD

Baltimore offers $58 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Coon Rapids

Baltimore

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$54,763

$62,943

$8,180

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,331

$3,829

$498

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

108

-17 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,358

$2,798

$440

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,356

$1,610

$254

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$973

$1,031

$58

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.41ร—

1.37ร—

+0.04ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

5/10 (Tight)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.