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Game Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Minneapolis and Seattle: Average gross pay is 29% higher in Seattle. Cost of living is 19% cheaper in Minneapolis. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Minneapolis is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6.6/10 compared to 6.2/10.

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Minneapolis
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Seattle

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$102,000/yr
$132,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$60,000
$75,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$89,000
$111,000
Senior Developer Pay
$133,000
$162,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$166,000
$203,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$1,700
$2,800
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,080
$1,800
Groceries (Monthly)
$485
$550
Public Transport Pass
$82
$100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$232
$280
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$3,755/mo
CHEAPER
$4,627/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
9%
0%
Social Security Deduction
8%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$5,414/mo
$7,955/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.6
MORE AFFORDABLE
6.2
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$1,659/mo
$3,328/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~6 months
~3 months
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