Salary Comparison
Nuclear Technicians: Duluth vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Duluth, MN
$98,032/yr
Hilo, HI
$126,099/yr
Full Breakdown
Duluth
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$98,032
$126,099
$28,067
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,964
$7,671
$1,707
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
130
-47 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,217
$3,368
$1,151
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,180
$1,937
$757
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,747
$4,303
$556
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.69×
2.28×
+0.41×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Duluth — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.