Salary Comparison
Dentists: Maricopa vs Plano
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Maricopa, AZ
$177,318/yr
Plano, TX
$227,570/yr
Our recommendation: Plano, TX
Plano offers $2,672 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Maricopa
Plano
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$177,318
$227,570
$50,252
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,787
$13,844
$3,057
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
104
-11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$2,795
$385
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,386
$1,650
$264
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,377
$11,049
$2,672
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.48×
4.95×
-0.47×
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.