Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Chico vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chico, CA
$209,487/yr
Topeka, KS
$178,928/yr
Our recommendation: Chico, CA
Chico offers $1,260 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chico
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$209,487
$178,928
+$30,559
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,744
$10,885
+$1,859
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
68
+23 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,432
$1,833
+$599
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$920
+$430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,312
$9,052
+$1,260
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.24×
5.94×
-0.70×
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.