Salary Comparison
Separating: Lancaster vs Beaumont
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lancaster, CA
$61,550/yr
Beaumont, TX
$40,924/yr
Our recommendation: Lancaster, CA
Lancaster offers $638 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lancaster
Beaumont
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$61,550
$40,924
+$20,626
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,744
$2,490
+$1,254
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
72
+23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,553
$1,937
+$616
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$980
+$470
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,191
$553
+$638
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.47×
1.29×
+0.18×
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.