The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Computer Systems Analysts: Lancaster vs Beaumont

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

Best Value

Lancaster, CA

$126,520/yr

Take-home$7,697/mo
Disposable$5,144/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Beaumont, TX

$89,007/yr

Take-home$5,415/mo
Disposable$3,478/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Lancaster, CA

Lancaster offers $1,666 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Lancaster

Beaumont

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$126,520

$89,007

+$37,513

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$7,697

$5,415

+$2,282

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

72

+23 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,553

$1,937

+$616

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$980

+$470

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,144

$3,478

+$1,666

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.01ร—

2.80ร—

+0.21ร—

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.