Salary Comparison
Ophthalmologists: Janesville vs Gaithersburg
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Janesville, WI
$191,791/yr
Gaithersburg, MD
$236,642/yr
Our recommendation: Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg offers $1,823 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Janesville
Gaithersburg
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$191,791
$236,642
$44,851
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,667
$14,396
$2,729
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
118
-35 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,150
$3,056
$906
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,237
$1,758
$521
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,517
$11,340
$1,823
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.43×
4.71×
+0.72×
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.