Salary Comparison
Plumbers: Minneapolis vs Boca Raton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Minneapolis, MN
$97,020/yr
Boca Raton, FL
$56,170/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $2,783 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Minneapolis
Boca Raton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$97,020
$56,170
+$40,850
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,902
$3,417
+$2,485
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
112
-15 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,603
$2,901
$298
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,669
$189
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,299
$516
+$2,783
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.27×
1.18×
+1.09×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
4/10 (Tight)
+4
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.