Salary Comparison
Orthodontists: Beaverton vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Beaverton, OR
$208,873/yr
Laredo, TX
$173,356/yr
Our recommendation: Beaverton, OR
Beaverton offers $1,296 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Beaverton
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$208,873
$173,356
+$35,517
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,706
$10,546
+$2,160
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
70
+32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,732
$1,868
+$864
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,580
$950
+$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,974
$8,678
+$1,296
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.65×
5.65×
-1.00×
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.