Salary Comparison
Geographers: Redding vs Beaumont
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Redding, CA
$95,017/yr
Beaumont, TX
$75,433/yr
Our recommendation: Redding, CA
Redding offers $330 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Redding
Beaumont
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$95,017
$75,433
+$19,584
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,780
$4,589
+$1,191
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
72
+36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$1,937
+$861
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$980
+$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,982
$2,652
+$330
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.07×
2.37×
-0.30×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.