Salary Comparison
Orthopedic Surgeons: Broken Arrow vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Broken Arrow, OK
$185,815/yr
Boulder, CO
$242,060/yr
Our recommendation: Boulder, CO
Boulder offers $2,021 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Broken Arrow
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$185,815
$242,060
$56,245
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,304
$14,725
$3,421
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
75
127
-52 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,003
$3,403
$1,400
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$2,150
$1,100
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,301
$11,322
$2,021
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.64×
4.33×
+1.31×
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.