Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Mobile vs Frederick
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mobile, AL
$188,228/yr
Frederick, MD
$245,361/yr
Our recommendation: Frederick, MD
Frederick offers $2,767 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Mobile
Frederick
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$188,228
$245,361
$57,133
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,451
$14,926
$3,475
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
75
105
-30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,013
$2,721
$708
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$1,565
$515
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,438
$12,205
$2,767
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.69×
5.49×
+0.20×
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.