Salary Comparison
Makeup Artists: Hemet vs Pompano Beach
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hemet, CA
$132,900/yr
Pompano Beach, FL
$61,270/yr
Our recommendation: Hemet, CA
Hemet offers $4,786 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hemet
Pompano Beach
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$132,900
$61,270
+$71,630
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,085
$3,727
+$4,358
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
106
-16 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$2,838
$428
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,320
$1,680
$360
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,675
$889
+$4,786
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.35×
1.31×
+2.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
5/10 (Tight)
+5
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.