The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Directors: Beloit vs Pearland

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

Beloit, WI

$54,323/yr

Take-home$3,305/mo
Disposable$1,259/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Pearland, TX

$80,460/yr

Take-home$4,895/mo
Disposable$2,392/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Pearland, TX

Pearland offers $1,133 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Beloit

Pearland

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$54,323

$80,460

$26,137

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,305

$4,895

$1,590

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

79

93

-14 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,046

$2,503

$457

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,177

$1,420

$243

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,259

$2,392

$1,133

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.62ร—

1.96ร—

-0.34ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

6/10 (Moderate)

7/10 (Moderate)

-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.