The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Neurologists: Indianapolis vs Silver Spring

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

Indianapolis, IN

$196,200/yr

Take-home$11,936/mo
Disposable$9,771/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Silver Spring, MD

$245,361/yr

Take-home$14,926/mo
Disposable$11,818/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Silver Spring, MD

Silver Spring offers $2,047 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Indianapolis

Silver Spring

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$196,200

$245,361

$49,161

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$11,936

$14,926

$2,990

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

81

120

-39 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,165

$3,108

$943

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,170

$1,788

$618

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$9,771

$11,818

$2,047

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.51ร—

4.80ร—

+0.71ร—

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.