Salary Comparison
Exercise Physiologists: Baltimore vs Seattle
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Baltimore, MD
$64,856/yr
Seattle, WA
$81,260/yr
Our recommendation: Seattle, WA
Seattle offers $426 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Baltimore
Seattle
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$64,856
$81,260
$16,404
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,945
$4,943
$998
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
126
-18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$3,370
$572
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$2,050
$440
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,147
$1,573
$426
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.41×
1.47×
-0.06×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
5/10 (Tight)
+0
A vs B
Baltimore — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.