The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Anesthesiologists: Gilbert vs Jackson

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

Best Value

Gilbert, AZ

$211,025/yr

Take-home$12,837/mo
Disposable$10,080/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Jackson, MS

$177,705/yr

Take-home$10,810/mo
Disposable$8,873/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Gilbert, AZ

Gilbert offers $1,207 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Gilbert

Jackson

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$211,025

$177,705

+$33,320

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$12,837

$10,810

+$2,027

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

103

72

+31 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,757

$1,937

+$820

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,610

$980

+$630

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$10,080

$8,873

+$1,207

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.66ร—

5.58ร—

-0.92ร—

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.