Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Saint Paul vs Gaithersburg
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Saint Paul, MN
$213,473/yr
Gaithersburg, MD
$245,361/yr
Our recommendation: Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg offers $1,352 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Saint Paul
Gaithersburg
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$213,473
$245,361
$31,888
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,986
$14,926
$1,940
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
92
118
-26 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,468
$3,056
$588
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,380
$1,758
$378
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,518
$11,870
$1,352
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.26×
4.88×
+0.38×
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.