Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Reno vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Reno, NV
$218,788/yr
Boulder, CO
$257,319/yr
Our recommendation: Boulder, CO
Boulder offers $1,566 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Reno
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$218,788
$257,319
$38,531
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,310
$15,654
$2,344
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
98
127
-29 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,625
$3,403
$778
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,520
$2,150
$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,685
$12,251
$1,566
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.07×
4.60×
+0.47×
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.