Salary Comparison
Anesthesiologists: Flagstaff vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Flagstaff, AZ
$221,277/yr
Hilo, HI
$264,849/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $2,030 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Flagstaff
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$221,277
$264,849
$43,572
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,461
$16,112
$2,651
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
130
-24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,747
$3,368
$621
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,580
$1,937
$357
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,714
$12,744
$2,030
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.90×
4.78×
+0.12×
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.