The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Rolling Machine Setters: Tulsa vs Minneapolis

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

Tulsa, OK

$47,370/yr

Take-home$2,882/mo
Disposable$879/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Minneapolis, MN

$62,900/yr

Take-home$3,826/mo
Disposable$1,223/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis offers $344 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Tulsa

Minneapolis

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$47,370

$62,900

$15,530

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,882

$3,826

$944

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

75

97

-22 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,003

$2,603

$600

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,050

$1,480

$430

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$879

$1,223

$344

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.44ร—

1.47ร—

-0.03ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

5/10 (Tight)

+0

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.