Salary Comparison
Insulation Workers: Bloomington vs Portland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bloomington, MN
$57,520/yr
Portland, OR
$123,560/yr
Our recommendation: Portland, OR
Portland offers $3,698 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bloomington
Portland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$57,520
$123,560
$66,040
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,499
$7,517
$4,018
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
107
-12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,555
$2,875
$320
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,680
$230
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$944
$4,642
$3,698
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.37×
2.61×
-1.24×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-4
A vs B
Bloomington — Full Details
Portland — 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.