The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Logging Workers: Duluth vs Naples

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

Best Value

Duluth, MN

$58,920/yr

Take-home$3,584/mo
Disposable$1,367/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate

Naples, FL

$69,188/yr

Take-home$4,209/mo
Disposable$1,048/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Duluth, MN

Duluth offers $319 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Duluth

Naples

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$58,920

$69,188

$10,268

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,584

$4,209

$625

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

83

122

-39 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,217

$3,161

$944

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,180

$1,818

$638

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,367

$1,048

+$319

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.62ร—

1.33ร—

+0.29ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

5/10 (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.