Salary Comparison
Anesthesiologists: Decatur vs Silver Spring
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Decatur, IL
$190,520/yr
Silver Spring, MD
$236,656/yr
Our recommendation: Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring offers $1,823 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Decatur
Silver Spring
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$190,520
$236,656
$46,136
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,590
$14,397
$2,807
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
120
-38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$3,108
$984
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$1,788
$566
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,466
$11,289
$1,823
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.46×
4.63×
+0.83×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+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.