Salary Comparison
Mathematicians: Grand Forks vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Grand Forks, ND
$117,687/yr
Boulder, CO
$150,277/yr
Full Breakdown
Grand Forks
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$117,687
$150,277
$32,590
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,159
$9,142
$1,983
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
85
127
-42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,202
$3,403
$1,201
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,267
$2,150
$883
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,957
$5,739
$782
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.25×
2.69×
+0.56×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+1
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.