The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Neurologists: Gainesville vs Rockville

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

Gainesville, FL

$202,844/yr

Take-home$12,340/mo
Disposable$10,037/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Rockville, MD

$245,361/yr

Take-home$14,926/mo
Disposable$11,578/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Rockville, MD

Rockville offers $1,541 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Gainesville

Rockville

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$202,844

$245,361

$42,517

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$12,340

$14,926

$2,586

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

86

125

-39 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,303

$3,348

$1,045

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,250

$2,050

$800

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$10,037

$11,578

$1,541

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.36ร—

4.46ร—

+0.90ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+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.