Salary Comparison
Camera Operators: Jersey City vs Long Beach
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jersey City, NJ
$68,814/yr
Long Beach, CA
$102,310/yr
Our recommendation: Long Beach, CA
Long Beach offers $2,338 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jersey City
Long Beach
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$68,814
$102,310
$33,496
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,186
$6,224
$2,038
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
139
128
+11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,730
$3,430
+$300
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$2,150
+$200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$456
$2,794
$2,338
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.12×
1.81×
-0.69×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
7/10 (Moderate)
-3
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.