The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Dentists: O'Fallon vs Georgetown

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

O'Fallon, MO

$162,243/yr

Take-home$9,870/mo
Disposable$7,590/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Georgetown, TX

$227,570/yr

Take-home$13,844/mo
Disposable$11,253/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Georgetown, TX

Georgetown offers $3,663 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

O'Fallon

Georgetown

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$162,243

$227,570

$65,327

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,870

$13,844

$3,974

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

88

100

-12 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,280

$2,591

$311

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,311

$1,490

$179

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,590

$11,253

$3,663

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.33ร—

5.34ร—

-1.01ร—

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.