Salary Comparison
Fallers: Duluth vs Washington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Duluth, MN
$70,627/yr
Washington, DC
$87,332/yr
Our recommendation: Duluth, MN
Duluth offers $322 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Duluth
Washington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$70,627
$87,332
$16,705
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,297
$5,313
$1,016
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
132
-49 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,217
$3,555
$1,338
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,180
$2,180
$1,000
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,080
$1,758
+$322
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.94×
1.49×
+0.45×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
5/10 (Tight)
+2
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.