Salary Comparison
Models: Appleton vs Long Beach
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Appleton, WI
$51,989/yr
Long Beach, CA
$66,310/yr
Our recommendation: Appleton, WI
Appleton offers $332 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Appleton
Long Beach
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,989
$66,310
$14,321
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,163
$4,034
$871
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
86
128
-42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,227
$3,430
$1,203
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,281
$2,150
$869
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$936
$604
+$332
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.42×
1.18×
+0.24×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+1
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.