The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Helpersbrickmasons: Beloit vs Tacoma

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

Beloit, WI

$46,544/yr

Take-home$2,831/mo
Disposable$785/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Tacoma, WA

$76,350/yr

Take-home$4,645/mo
Disposable$1,875/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Tacoma, WA

Tacoma offers $1,090 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Beloit

Tacoma

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$46,544

$76,350

$29,806

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,831

$4,645

$1,814

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

79

103

-24 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,046

$2,770

$724

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,177

$1,620

$443

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$785

$1,875

$1,090

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.38ร—

1.68ร—

-0.30ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

6/10 (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.