Salary Comparison
Ophthalmologists: Bend vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bend, OR
$223,828/yr
Laredo, TX
$175,132/yr
Our recommendation: Bend, OR
Bend offers $2,032 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bend
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$223,828
$175,132
+$48,696
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,616
$10,654
+$2,962
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
70
+38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$1,868
+$930
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$950
+$660
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,818
$8,786
+$2,032
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.87×
5.70×
-0.83×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Bend — Full Details
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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.