The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Petroleum Engineers: Beloit vs Austin

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

Beloit, WI

$131,705/yr

Take-home$8,012/mo
Disposable$5,966/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Austin, TX

$184,250/yr

Take-home$11,209/mo
Disposable$8,384/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Austin, TX

Austin offers $2,418 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Beloit

Austin

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$131,705

$184,250

$52,545

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,012

$11,209

$3,197

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

79

105

-26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,046

$2,825

$779

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,177

$1,680

$503

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,966

$8,384

$2,418

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.92ร—

3.97ร—

-0.05ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

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.