The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Helpers: Beloit vs Boulder

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

Best Value

Beloit, WI

$41,191/yr

Take-home$2,506/mo
Disposable$460/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight

Boulder, CO

$52,947/yr

Take-home$3,221/mo
Disposable$-182/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Beloit, WI

Beloit offers $642 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Beloit

Boulder

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$41,191

$52,947

$11,756

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,506

$3,221

$715

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

79

127

-48 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,046

$3,403

$1,357

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,177

$2,150

$973

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$460

$-182

+$642

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.22ร—

0.95ร—

+0.27ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

4/10 (Tight)

3/10 (Tight)

+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.