The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Anesthesiologists: Dothan vs Baltimore

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Dothan, AL

$180,268/yr

Take-home$10,966/mo
Disposable$9,048/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Baltimore, MD

$236,656/yr

Take-home$14,397/mo
Disposable$11,599/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Baltimore, MD

Baltimore offers $2,551 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Dothan

Baltimore

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$180,268

$236,656

$56,388

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$10,966

$14,397

$3,431

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

74

108

-34 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,918

$2,798

$880

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,103

$1,610

$507

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$9,048

$11,599

$2,551

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.72ร—

5.15ร—

+0.57ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.