The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Logging Workers: Newark vs Beaumont

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

Newark, NJ

$65,521/yr

Take-home$3,986/mo
Disposable$1,138/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
Best Value

Beaumont, TX

$50,852/yr

Take-home$3,094/mo
Disposable$1,157/mo
Lifestyle6/10 ยท Moderate
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Our recommendation: Beaumont, TX

Beaumont offers $19 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Newark

Beaumont

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$65,521

$50,852

+$14,669

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,986

$3,094

+$892

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

72

+34 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,848

$1,937

+$911

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,650

$980

+$670

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,138

$1,157

$19

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.40ร—

1.60ร—

-0.20ร—

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.