The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Orthopedic Surgeons: Eugene vs Laredo

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Eugene, OR

$203,313/yr

Take-home$12,368/mo
Disposable$9,791/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Laredo, TX

$170,817/yr

Take-home$10,391/mo
Disposable$8,523/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Eugene, OR

Eugene offers $1,268 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Eugene

Laredo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$203,313

$170,817

+$32,496

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$12,368

$10,391

+$1,977

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

70

+26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,577

$1,868

+$709

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,480

$950

+$530

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$9,791

$8,523

+$1,268

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.80ร—

5.56ร—

-0.76ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.