Salary Comparison
Nuclear Engineers: Cedar Rapids vs Minneapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$112,803/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$150,260/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $1,689 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Cedar Rapids
Minneapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$112,803
$150,260
$37,457
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,862
$9,141
$2,279
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
75
97
-22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,013
$2,603
$590
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$1,480
$430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,849
$6,538
$1,689
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.41×
3.51×
-0.10×
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.