The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Tapers: Bloomington vs Quincy

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

Bloomington, MN

$76,552/yr

Take-home$4,657/mo
Disposable$2,102/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Quincy, MA

$107,680/yr

Take-home$6,551/mo
Disposable$3,545/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Quincy, MA

Quincy offers $1,443 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Bloomington

Quincy

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$76,552

$107,680

$31,128

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,657

$6,551

$1,894

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

116

-21 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,555

$3,006

$451

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$1,729

$279

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,102

$3,545

$1,443

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.82ร—

2.18ร—

-0.36ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-1

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.