The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Dentists: Syracuse vs Plano

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

Syracuse, NY

$181,626/yr

Take-home$11,049/mo
Disposable$8,406/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Plano, TX

$227,570/yr

Take-home$13,844/mo
Disposable$11,049/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Plano, TX

Plano offers $2,643 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Syracuse

Plano

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$181,626

$227,570

$45,944

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$11,049

$13,844

$2,795

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

104

-2 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,643

$2,795

$152

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,520

$1,650

$130

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$8,406

$11,049

$2,643

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.18ร—

4.95ร—

-0.77ร—

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.