Salary Comparison
Anesthesiologists: Joliet vs Shreveport
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Joliet, IL
$209,743/yr
Shreveport, LA
$177,705/yr
Our recommendation: Joliet, IL
Joliet offers $1,474 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Joliet
Shreveport
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$209,743
$177,705
+$32,038
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,759
$10,810
+$1,949
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
72
+18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,407
$1,932
+$475
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$980
+$370
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,352
$8,878
+$1,474
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.30×
5.60×
-0.30×
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.