The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Anesthesiologists: Gresham vs Boulder

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

Gresham, OR

$211,025/yr

Take-home$12,837/mo
Disposable$10,287/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Boulder, CO

$248,189/yr

Take-home$15,098/mo
Disposable$11,695/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Boulder, CO

Boulder offers $1,408 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Gresham

Boulder

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$211,025

$248,189

$37,164

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$12,837

$15,098

$2,261

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

127

-32 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,550

$3,403

$853

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$2,150

$700

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$10,287

$11,695

$1,408

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.03ร—

4.44ร—

+0.59ร—

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.