Salary Comparison
Tapers: Rochester vs Irving
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Rochester, MN
$74,170/yr
Irving, TX
$46,400/yr
Our recommendation: Rochester, MN
Rochester offers $1,864 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Rochester
Irving
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$74,170
$46,400
+$27,770
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,512
$2,823
+$1,689
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
89
96
-7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,402
$2,577
$175
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,480
$130
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,110
$246
+$1,864
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.88×
1.10×
+0.78×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
4/10 (Tight)
+3
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.