Salary Comparison
Orthodontists: Hattiesburg vs Washington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hattiesburg, MS
$180,967/yr
Washington, DC
$252,001/yr
Our recommendation: Washington, DC
Washington offers $2,737 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hattiesburg
Washington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$180,967
$252,001
$71,034
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,009
$15,330
$4,321
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
76
132
-56 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,971
$3,555
$1,584
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,133
$2,180
$1,047
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,038
$11,775
$2,737
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.59×
4.31×
+1.28×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Hattiesburg — Full Details
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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.