Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Bend vs Albany
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bend, OR
$232,074/yr
Albany, NY
$224,102/yr
Our recommendation: Bend, OR
Bend offers $330 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bend
Albany
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$232,074
$224,102
+$7,972
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$14,118
$13,633
+$485
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
102
+6 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$2,643
+$155
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$1,520
+$90
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$11,320
$10,990
+$330
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.05×
5.16×
-0.11×
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.