Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Fayetteville vs Kailua
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fayetteville, NC
$190,886/yr
Kailua, HI
$274,592/yr
Our recommendation: Kailua, HI
Kailua offers $3,317 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Fayetteville
Kailua
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$190,886
$274,592
$83,706
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,612
$16,704
$5,092
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
148
-71 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,060
$3,835
$1,775
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,080
$2,206
$1,126
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,552
$12,869
$3,317
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.64×
4.36×
+1.28×
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.