Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Indianapolis vs Poughkeepsie
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Indianapolis, IN
$196,200/yr
Poughkeepsie, NY
$238,718/yr
Our recommendation: Poughkeepsie, NY
Poughkeepsie offers $2,212 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Indianapolis
Poughkeepsie
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$196,200
$238,718
$42,518
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,936
$14,522
$2,586
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
81
98
-17 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,165
$2,539
$374
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,170
$1,460
$290
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,771
$11,983
$2,212
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.51×
5.72×
-0.21×
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.