The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Chief Executives: Cleveland vs Beaumont

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

Best Value

Cleveland, OH

$239,130/yr

Take-home$14,547/mo
Disposable$12,547/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Beaumont, TX

$157,923/yr

Take-home$9,607/mo
Disposable$7,670/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Cleveland, OH

Cleveland offers $4,877 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Cleveland

Beaumont

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$239,130

$157,923

+$81,207

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$14,547

$9,607

+$4,940

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

74

72

+2 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,000

$1,937

+$63

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,020

$980

+$40

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$12,547

$7,670

+$4,877

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

7.27ร—

4.96ร—

+2.31ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+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.