Salary Comparison
Separating: Minneapolis vs Albuquerque
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Minneapolis, MN
$56,130/yr
Albuquerque, NM
$40,010/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $494 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Minneapolis
Albuquerque
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$56,130
$40,010
+$16,120
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,415
$2,434
+$981
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
97
79
+18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,603
$2,116
+$487
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,130
+$350
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$812
$318
+$494
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.31×
1.15×
+0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
4/10 (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.