Salary Comparison
Microbiologists: Sioux Falls vs Memphis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Sioux Falls, SD
$71,298/yr
Memphis, TN
$108,970/yr
Our recommendation: Memphis, TN
Memphis offers $2,055 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Sioux Falls
Memphis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$71,298
$108,970
$37,672
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,337
$6,629
$2,292
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
90
-12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,095
$2,332
$237
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,120
$1,341
$221
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,242
$4,297
$2,055
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.07×
2.84×
-0.77×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (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.