The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Web Developers: Bloomington vs Seattle

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

Bloomington, MN

$89,718/yr

Take-home$5,458/mo
Disposable$2,903/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Seattle, WA

$120,750/yr

Take-home$7,346/mo
Disposable$3,976/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Seattle, WA

Seattle offers $1,073 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Bloomington

Seattle

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$89,718

$120,750

$31,032

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$5,458

$7,346

$1,888

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

126

-31 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,555

$3,370

$815

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$2,050

$600

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,903

$3,976

$1,073

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.14ร—

2.18ร—

-0.04ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

8/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.