The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer And Information Systems Managers: Newton vs Beaumont

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

Best Value

Newton, MA

$207,150/yr

Take-home$12,602/mo
Disposable$8,767/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Beaumont, TX

$138,593/yr

Take-home$8,431/mo
Disposable$6,494/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Newton, MA

Newton offers $2,273 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Newton

Beaumont

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$207,150

$138,593

+$68,557

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$12,602

$8,431

+$4,171

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

148

72

+76 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,835

$1,937

+$1,898

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,206

$980

+$1,226

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$8,767

$6,494

+$2,273

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.29ร—

4.35ร—

-1.06ร—

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.