The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Barbers: Beloit vs Bellevue

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

Beloit, WI

$41,379/yr

Take-home$2,517/mo
Disposable$471/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Bellevue, WA

$79,720/yr

Take-home$4,850/mo
Disposable$1,010/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Bellevue, WA

Bellevue offers $539 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Beloit

Bellevue

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$41,379

$79,720

$38,341

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,517

$4,850

$2,333

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

79

143

-64 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,046

$3,840

$1,794

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,177

$2,450

$1,273

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$471

$1,010

$539

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.23ร—

1.26ร—

-0.03ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

4/10 (Tight)

+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.