The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Pipelayers: Savannah vs Minneapolis

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

Savannah, GA

$54,110/yr

Take-home$3,292/mo
Disposable$890/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Minneapolis, MN

$88,910/yr

Take-home$5,409/mo
Disposable$2,806/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis offers $1,916 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Savannah

Minneapolis

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$54,110

$88,910

$34,800

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,292

$5,409

$2,117

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

89

97

-8 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,402

$2,603

$201

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,350

$1,480

$130

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$890

$2,806

$1,916

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.37ร—

2.08ร—

-0.71ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-3

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.