The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer And Information Research Scientists: Beloit vs Somerville

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

Beloit, WI

$124,158/yr

Take-home$7,553/mo
Disposable$5,507/mo
Lifestyle10/10 · Comfortable

Somerville, MA

$167,300/yr

Take-home$10,177/mo
Disposable$6,757/mo
Lifestyle9/10 · Comfortable

Full Breakdown

Beloit

Somerville

Diff (A−B)

Annual Gross Salary

$124,158

$167,300

$43,142

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,553

$10,177

$2,624

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

79

132

-53 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,046

$3,420

$1,374

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,177

$1,967

$790

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,507

$6,757

$1,250

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better

3.69×

2.98×

+0.71×

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

9/10 (Comfortable)

+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.