Salary Comparison
Rolling Machine Setters: Athens vs Minneapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Athens, GA
$45,835/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$62,900/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $718 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Athens
Minneapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,835
$62,900
$17,065
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,788
$3,826
$1,038
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
85
97
-12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,283
$2,603
$320
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,250
$1,480
$230
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$505
$1,223
$718
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.22×
1.47×
-0.25×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
-1
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.