Salary Comparison
Ophthalmologists: Youngstown vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Youngstown, OH
$175,132/yr
Boulder, CO
$248,175/yr
Our recommendation: Boulder, CO
Boulder offers $2,854 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Youngstown
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$175,132
$248,175
$73,043
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,654
$15,097
$4,443
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
70
127
-57 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,814
$3,403
$1,589
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,043
$2,150
$1,107
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,840
$11,694
$2,854
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.87×
4.44×
+1.43×
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.