Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Bend vs Dayton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bend, OR
$232,074/yr
Dayton, OH
$184,242/yr
Our recommendation: Bend, OR
Bend offers $2,049 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bend
Dayton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$232,074
$184,242
+$47,832
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$14,118
$11,208
+$2,910
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
72
+36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$1,937
+$861
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$980
+$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$11,320
$9,271
+$2,049
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.05×
5.79×
-0.74×
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.