Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Laredo vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Laredo, TX
$181,585/yr
Hilo, HI
$274,592/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $4,158 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Laredo
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$181,585
$274,592
$93,007
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,046
$16,704
$5,658
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
70
130
-60 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,868
$3,368
$1,500
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$950
$1,937
$987
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,178
$13,336
$4,158
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.91×
4.96×
+0.95×
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.