The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Statisticians: Woonsocket vs Minneapolis

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

Best Value

Woonsocket, RI

$104,655/yr

Take-home$6,367/mo
Disposable$3,931/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable

Minneapolis, MN

$65,670/yr

Take-home$3,995/mo
Disposable$1,392/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Woonsocket, RI

Woonsocket offers $2,539 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Woonsocket

Minneapolis

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$104,655

$65,670

+$38,985

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$6,367

$3,995

+$2,372

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

94

97

-3 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,436

$2,603

$167

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,401

$1,480

$79

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$3,931

$1,392

+$2,539

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.61ร—

1.53ร—

+1.08ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

6/10 (Moderate)

+3

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.