Salary Comparison
Neurologists: Waco vs Silver Spring
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Waco, TX
$190,886/yr
Silver Spring, MD
$245,361/yr
Our recommendation: Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring offers $2,261 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Waco
Silver Spring
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$190,886
$245,361
$54,475
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,612
$14,926
$3,314
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
120
-43 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,055
$3,108
$1,053
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,080
$1,788
$708
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,557
$11,818
$2,261
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.65×
4.80×
+0.85×
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.