Salary Comparison
Physicists: Minneapolis vs Redmond
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Minneapolis, MN
$215,340/yr
Redmond, WA
$112,790/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $7,056 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Minneapolis
Redmond
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$215,340
$112,790
+$102,550
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,100
$6,861
+$6,239
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
132
-35 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,603
$3,420
$817
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,967
$487
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,497
$3,441
+$7,056
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.03×
2.01×
+3.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
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.