Salary Comparison
Extraction Workers: Bloomington vs Plano
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bloomington, MN
$44,091/yr
Plano, TX
$50,110/yr
Our recommendation: Plano, TX
Plano offers $126 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bloomington
Plano
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$44,091
$50,110
$6,019
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,682
$3,048
$366
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
104
-9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,555
$2,795
$240
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,650
$200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$127
$253
$126
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.05×
1.09×
-0.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+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.