Salary Comparison
Captains: Beloit vs Houston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Beloit, WI
$79,436/yr
Houston, TX
$116,620/yr
Our recommendation: Houston, TX
Houston offers $1,893 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Beloit
Houston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$79,436
$116,620
$37,184
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,832
$7,094
$2,262
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
79
90
-11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,046
$2,415
$369
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,177
$1,350
$173
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,786
$4,679
$1,893
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.36×
2.94×
-0.58×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-1
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.