Salary Comparison
Rolling Machine Setters: Amarillo vs Minneapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Amarillo, TX
$42,511/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$62,900/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $617 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Amarillo
Minneapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$42,511
$62,900
$20,389
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,586
$3,826
$1,240
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
74
97
-23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,980
$2,603
$623
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,020
$1,480
$460
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$606
$1,223
$617
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.31×
1.47×
-0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
+0
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.