The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Camera Operators: Biloxi vs Long Beach

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

Biloxi, MS

$54,178/yr

Take-home$3,296/mo
Disposable$1,276/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Long Beach, CA

$102,310/yr

Take-home$6,224/mo
Disposable$2,794/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Long Beach, CA

Long Beach offers $1,518 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Biloxi

Long Beach

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$54,178

$102,310

$48,132

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,296

$6,224

$2,928

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

78

128

-50 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,020

$3,430

$1,410

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,162

$2,150

$988

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,276

$2,794

$1,518

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.63ร—

1.81ร—

-0.18ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

7/10 (Moderate)

-1

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.