Salary Comparison
Pharmacy Technicians: Beloit vs Portland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Beloit, WI
$40,991/yr
Portland, OR
$54,740/yr
Our recommendation: Portland, OR
Portland offers $7 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Beloit
Portland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$40,991
$54,740
$13,749
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,494
$3,330
$836
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
79
107
-28 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,046
$2,875
$829
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,177
$1,680
$503
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$448
$455
$7
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.22×
1.16×
+0.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+0
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.