Salary Comparison
Chief Executives: Oakland vs Beaumont
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Oakland, CA
$231,500/yr
Beaumont, TX
$157,923/yr
Our recommendation: Oakland, CA
Oakland offers $2,823 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Oakland
Beaumont
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$231,500
$157,923
+$73,577
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$14,083
$9,607
+$4,476
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
134
72
+62 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,590
$1,937
+$1,653
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,250
$980
+$1,270
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,493
$7,670
+$2,823
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.92×
4.96×
-1.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.