The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Aerospace Engineers: Quincy vs Beaumont

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

Best Value

Quincy, MA

$151,080/yr

Take-home$9,191/mo
Disposable$6,185/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Beaumont, TX

$110,644/yr

Take-home$6,731/mo
Disposable$4,794/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Quincy, MA

Quincy offers $1,391 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Quincy

Beaumont

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$151,080

$110,644

+$40,436

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,191

$6,731

+$2,460

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

116

72

+44 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,006

$1,937

+$1,069

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,729

$980

+$749

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$6,185

$4,794

+$1,391

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.06ร—

3.47ร—

-0.41ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (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.