The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Obstetricians And Gynecologists: Auburn vs Frederick

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Auburn, AL

$198,541/yr

Take-home$12,078/mo
Disposable$9,954/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Frederick, MD

$246,619/yr

Take-home$15,003/mo
Disposable$12,282/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Frederick, MD

Frederick offers $2,328 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Auburn

Frederick

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$198,541

$246,619

$48,078

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$12,078

$15,003

$2,925

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

82

105

-23 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,124

$2,721

$597

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,222

$1,565

$343

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$9,954

$12,282

$2,328

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.69ร—

5.51ร—

+0.18ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.