Salary Comparison
Riggers: Bloomington vs Boise
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bloomington, MN
$67,793/yr
Boise, ID
$102,860/yr
Our recommendation: Boise, ID
Boise offers $2,121 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bloomington
Boise
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$67,793
$102,860
$35,067
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,124
$6,257
$2,133
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
96
-1 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,555
$2,567
$12
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$1,490
$40
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,569
$3,690
$2,121
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.61×
2.44×
-0.83×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
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.