Salary Comparison
Switchboard Operators: Chico vs Minneapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chico, CA
$38,809/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$49,320/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $468 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chico
Minneapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$38,809
$49,320
$10,511
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,361
$3,000
$639
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
97
-6 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,432
$2,603
$171
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,480
$130
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-71
$397
$468
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.97×
1.15×
-0.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (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.