Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Newton vs Flint
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Newton, MA
$228,070/yr
Flint, MI
$184,242/yr
Our recommendation: Newton, MA
Newton offers $698 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Newton
Flint
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$228,070
$184,242
+$43,828
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,874
$11,208
+$2,666
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
148
72
+76 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,835
$1,867
+$1,968
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,206
$1,073
+$1,133
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,039
$9,341
+$698
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.62×
6.00×
-2.38×
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.