The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Optometrists: Everett vs Hialeah

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

Best Value

Everett, WA

$162,820/yr

Take-home$9,905/mo
Disposable$7,062/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Hialeah, FL

$92,700/yr

Take-home$5,639/mo
Disposable$2,831/mo
Lifestyle8/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Everett, WA

Everett offers $4,231 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Everett

Hialeah

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$162,820

$92,700

+$70,120

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,905

$5,639

+$4,266

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

105

+1 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,843

$2,808

+$35

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,680

$1,650

+$30

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,062

$2,831

+$4,231

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.48ร—

2.01ร—

+1.47ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

8/10 (Comfortable)

+2

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.