Salary Comparison
Dentists: Silver Spring vs Minneapolis
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Silver Spring, MD
$198,855/yr
Minneapolis, MN
$129,990/yr
Our recommendation: Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring offers $3,684 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Silver Spring
Minneapolis
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$198,855
$129,990
+$68,865
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,097
$7,908
+$4,189
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
120
97
+23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,108
$2,603
+$505
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,788
$1,480
+$308
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,989
$5,305
+$3,684
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.89×
3.04×
+0.85×
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.