The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators: Beloit vs Lowell

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

Beloit, WI

$47,455/yr

Take-home$2,887/mo
Disposable$841/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Lowell, MA

$61,480/yr

Take-home$3,740/mo
Disposable$882/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Lowell, MA

Lowell offers $41 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Beloit

Lowell

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$47,455

$61,480

$14,025

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,887

$3,740

$853

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

79

106

-27 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,046

$2,858

$812

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,177

$1,650

$473

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$841

$882

$41

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.41ร—

1.31ร—

+0.10ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

5/10 (Tight)

+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.