Salary Comparison
Physicists: Baytown vs Bellevue
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Baytown, TX
$202,610/yr
Bellevue, WA
$112,790/yr
Our recommendation: Baytown, TX
Baytown offers $7,024 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Baytown
Bellevue
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$202,610
$112,790
+$89,820
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,325
$6,861
+$5,464
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
88
143
-55 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,280
$3,840
$1,560
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,311
$2,450
$1,139
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,045
$3,021
+$7,024
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.41×
1.79×
+3.62×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+3
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.