Salary Comparison
Nuclear Engineers: Jackson vs Minneapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jackson, MS
$110,414/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$150,260/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $1,758 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jackson
Minneapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$110,414
$150,260
$39,846
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$6,717
$9,141
$2,424
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
97
-25 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$2,603
$666
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,480
$500
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$4,780
$6,538
$1,758
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.47×
3.51×
-0.04×
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.