Salary Comparison
Separating: Redding vs Beaumont
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Redding, CA
$51,549/yr
Beaumont, TX
$40,924/yr
Our recommendation: Beaumont, TX
Beaumont offers $215 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Redding
Beaumont
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,549
$40,924
+$10,625
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,136
$2,490
+$646
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
72
+36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$1,937
+$861
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$980
+$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$338
$553
$215
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.12×
1.29×
-0.17×
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.