The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Exercise Physiologists: Baltimore vs Tulsa

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

Best Value

Baltimore, MD

$64,856/yr

Take-home$3,945/mo
Disposable$1,147/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight

Tulsa, OK

$47,380/yr

Take-home$2,882/mo
Disposable$879/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Baltimore, MD

Baltimore offers $268 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Baltimore

Tulsa

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$64,856

$47,380

+$17,476

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$3,945

$2,882

+$1,063

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

108

75

+33 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,798

$2,003

+$795

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,610

$1,050

+$560

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$1,147

$879

+$268

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.41ร—

1.44ร—

-0.03ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

5/10 (Tight)

+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.