Salary Comparison
Anesthesiologists: Gresham vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gresham, OR
$211,025/yr
Topeka, KS
$172,579/yr
Our recommendation: Gresham, OR
Gresham offers $1,621 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gresham
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$211,025
$172,579
+$38,446
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,837
$10,499
+$2,338
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
68
+27 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,550
$1,833
+$717
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$920
+$530
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,287
$8,666
+$1,621
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.03×
5.73×
-0.70×
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.