Salary Comparison
Orthodontists: Bloomington vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bloomington, MN
$203,799/yr
Brownsville, TX
$170,819/yr
Our recommendation: Bloomington, MN
Bloomington offers $1,279 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bloomington
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$203,799
$170,819
+$32,980
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,398
$10,392
+$2,006
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
68
+27 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,555
$1,828
+$727
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$920
+$530
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,843
$8,564
+$1,279
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.85×
5.68×
-0.83×
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.