Salary Comparison
Layout Workers: Duluth vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Duluth, MN
$69,441/yr
Topeka, KS
$58,203/yr
Our recommendation: Duluth, MN
Duluth offers $299 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Duluth
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$69,441
$58,203
+$11,238
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,224
$3,541
+$683
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
68
+15 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,217
$1,833
+$384
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,180
$920
+$260
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,007
$1,708
+$299
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.91×
1.93×
-0.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
7/10 (Moderate)
+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.