Salary Comparison
Ophthalmologists: Youngstown vs Frederick
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Youngstown, OH
$175,132/yr
Frederick, MD
$236,642/yr
Our recommendation: Frederick, MD
Frederick offers $2,835 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Youngstown
Frederick
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$175,132
$236,642
$61,510
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,654
$14,396
$3,742
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
70
105
-35 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,814
$2,721
$907
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,043
$1,565
$522
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,840
$11,675
$2,835
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.87×
5.29×
+0.58×
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.