Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Laredo vs Schenectady
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Laredo, TX
$181,585/yr
Schenectady, NY
$238,718/yr
Our recommendation: Schenectady, NY
Schenectady offers $3,012 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Laredo
Schenectady
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$181,585
$238,718
$57,133
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,046
$14,522
$3,476
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
70
90
-20 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,868
$2,332
$464
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$950
$1,341
$391
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,178
$12,190
$3,012
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.91×
6.23×
-0.32×
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.