Salary Comparison
Orthopedic Surgeons: Eugene vs Abilene
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Eugene, OR
$203,313/yr
Abilene, TX
$173,316/yr
Our recommendation: Eugene, OR
Eugene offers $1,175 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Eugene
Abilene
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$203,313
$173,316
+$29,997
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,368
$10,543
+$1,825
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
72
+24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,577
$1,927
+$650
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$980
+$500
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,791
$8,616
+$1,175
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.80×
5.47×
-0.67×
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.