The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Neurologists: Lenexa vs Newburgh

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

Lenexa, KS

$205,501/yr

Take-home$12,501/mo
Disposable$10,169/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Newburgh, NY

$238,718/yr

Take-home$14,522/mo
Disposable$12,059/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Newburgh, NY

Newburgh offers $1,890 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Lenexa

Newburgh

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$205,501

$238,718

$33,217

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$12,501

$14,522

$2,021

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

90

95

-5 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,332

$2,463

$131

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,341

$1,416

$75

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$10,169

$12,059

$1,890

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.36ร—

5.90ร—

-0.54ร—

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.