Salary Comparison
Models: Bloomington vs Cleveland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bloomington, MN
$55,440/yr
Cleveland, OH
$44,080/yr
Our recommendation: Bloomington, MN
Bloomington offers $136 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bloomington
Cleveland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$55,440
$44,080
+$11,360
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,373
$2,682
+$691
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
74
+21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,555
$2,000
+$555
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,020
+$430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$818
$682
+$136
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.32×
1.34×
-0.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
+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.