The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Dentists: Logan vs Frisco

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

Logan, UT

$168,704/yr

Take-home$10,263/mo
Disposable$8,061/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Frisco, TX

$227,570/yr

Take-home$13,844/mo
Disposable$10,886/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Frisco, TX

Frisco offers $2,825 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Logan

Frisco

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$168,704

$227,570

$58,866

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$10,263

$13,844

$3,581

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

85

110

-25 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,202

$2,958

$756

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,267

$1,780

$513

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$8,061

$10,886

$2,825

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.66ร—

4.68ร—

-0.02ร—

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.