Salary Comparison
Managers: Minot vs Somerville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Minot, ND
$123,964/yr
Somerville, MA
$174,840/yr
Our recommendation: Somerville, MA
Somerville offers $1,825 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Minot
Somerville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$123,964
$174,840
$50,876
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,541
$10,636
$3,095
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
132
-49 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,150
$3,420
$1,270
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,237
$1,967
$730
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,391
$7,216
$1,825
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.51×
3.11×
+0.40×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+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.