The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Plumbers: Minneapolis vs Boca Raton

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

Best Value

Minneapolis, MN

$97,020/yr

Take-home$5,902/mo
Disposable$3,299/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable

Boca Raton, FL

$56,170/yr

Take-home$3,417/mo
Disposable$516/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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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 (Aโˆ’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 รท living costs. Higher is better

2.27ร—

1.18ร—

+1.09ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

4/10 (Tight)

+4

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.