The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Obstetricians And Gynecologists: Parkersburg vs Boulder

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

Parkersburg, WV

$187,858/yr

Take-home$11,428/mo
Disposable$9,510/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Boulder, CO

$258,638/yr

Take-home$15,734/mo
Disposable$12,331/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Boulder, CO

Boulder offers $2,821 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Parkersburg

Boulder

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$187,858

$258,638

$70,780

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$11,428

$15,734

$4,306

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

74

127

-53 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,918

$3,403

$1,485

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,103

$2,150

$1,047

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$9,510

$12,331

$2,821

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.96ร—

4.62ร—

+1.34ร—

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.