Salary Comparison
Dentists: Mobile vs Carrollton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mobile, AL
$152,551/yr
Carrollton, TX
$227,570/yr
Our recommendation: Carrollton, TX
Carrollton offers $4,000 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Mobile
Carrollton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$152,551
$227,570
$75,019
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,280
$13,844
$4,564
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
75
96
-21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,013
$2,577
$564
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$1,480
$430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,267
$11,267
$4,000
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.61×
5.37×
-0.76×
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.