Salary Comparison
Insulation Workers: Duluth vs Portland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Duluth, MN
$57,520/yr
Portland, OR
$123,560/yr
Our recommendation: Portland, OR
Portland offers $3,360 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Duluth
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
83
107
-24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,217
$2,875
$658
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,180
$1,680
$500
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,282
$4,642
$3,360
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.58×
2.61×
-1.03×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-3
A vs B
Duluth — Full Details
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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.