The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Helpersproduction Workers: Eagan vs Oxnard

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

Best Value

Eagan, MN

$38,147/yr

Take-home$2,321/mo
Disposable$-142/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight

Oxnard, CA

$44,321/yr

Take-home$2,696/mo
Disposable$-534/mo
Lifestyle2/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Eagan, MN

Eagan offers $392 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Eagan

Oxnard

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$38,147

$44,321

$6,174

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,321

$2,696

$375

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

120

-25 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,463

$3,230

$767

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,416

$1,980

$564

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$-142

$-534

+$392

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

0.94ร—

0.83ร—

+0.11ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

2/10 (Tight)

+1

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.