The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Orderlies: Eagan vs Burbank

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Eagan, MN

$38,904/yr

Take-home$2,367/mo
Disposable$-96/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight

Burbank, CA

$47,940/yr

Take-home$2,916/mo
Disposable$-907/mo
Lifestyle2/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Eagan, MN

Eagan offers $811 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Eagan

Burbank

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$38,904

$47,940

$9,036

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,367

$2,916

$549

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

142

-47 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,463

$3,823

$1,360

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,416

$2,450

$1,034

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$-96

$-907

+$811

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

0.96ร—

0.76ร—

+0.20ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

3/10 (Tight)

2/10 (Tight)

+1

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.