Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Jacksonville vs Birmingham
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jacksonville, FL
$210,816/yr
Birmingham, AL
$181,585/yr
Our recommendation: Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville offers $1,128 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jacksonville
Birmingham
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$210,816
$181,585
+$29,231
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,825
$11,046
+$1,779
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
92
70
+22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,465
$1,814
+$651
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,390
$1,043
+$347
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,360
$9,232
+$1,128
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.20×
6.09×
-0.89×
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.