The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Bailiffs: Beaumont vs Vancouver

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

Beaumont, TX

$52,522/yr

Take-home$3,195/mo
Disposable$1,258/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Vancouver, WA

$95,460/yr

Take-home$5,807/mo
Disposable$3,086/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
๐Ÿ†

Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA

Vancouver offers $1,828 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Beaumont

Vancouver

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$52,522

$95,460

$42,938

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,195

$5,807

$2,612

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

72

105

-33 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,937

$2,721

$784

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$980

$1,565

$585

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,258

$3,086

$1,828

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.65ร—

2.13ร—

-0.48ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

8/10 (Comfortable)

-2

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.