Salary Comparison
Cardiologists: Mcallen vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mcallen, TX
$126,142/yr
Hilo, HI
$170,760/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $1,174 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Mcallen
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$126,142
$170,760
$44,618
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,674
$10,388
$2,714
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
130
-62 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,828
$3,368
$1,540
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$1,937
$1,017
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,846
$7,020
$1,174
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.20×
3.08×
+1.12×
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.