The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Neurologists: Gresham vs Kailua

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

Gresham, OR

$218,788/yr

Take-home$13,310/mo
Disposable$10,760/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Kailua, HI

$274,592/yr

Take-home$16,704/mo
Disposable$12,869/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Kailua, HI

Kailua offers $2,109 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Gresham

Kailua

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$218,788

$274,592

$55,804

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$13,310

$16,704

$3,394

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

148

-53 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,550

$3,835

$1,285

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$2,206

$756

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$10,760

$12,869

$2,109

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.22ร—

4.36ร—

+0.86ร—

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.