Salary Comparison
Umpires: Tempe vs Minneapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Tempe, AZ
$38,904/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$54,170/yr
Our recommendation: Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis offers $1,010 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Tempe
Minneapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$38,904
$54,170
$15,266
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,367
$3,295
$928
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
97
+3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$2,603
+$82
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$1,480
+$70
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-318
$692
$1,010
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.88×
1.27×
-0.39×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
2/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-2
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.