Salary Comparison
Plumbers: Irving vs Minneapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Irving, TX
$60,370/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$97,020/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $2,203 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Irving
Minneapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$60,370
$97,020
$36,650
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,673
$5,902
$2,229
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
97
-1 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$2,603
$26
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,480
+$0
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,096
$3,299
$2,203
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.43×
2.27×
-0.84×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-3
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.