Salary Comparison
Orthopedic Surgeons: Great Falls vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Great Falls, MT
$185,815/yr
Hilo, HI
$258,308/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $3,166 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Great Falls
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$185,815
$258,308
$72,493
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,304
$15,714
$4,410
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
130
-48 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$3,368
$1,244
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$1,937
$715
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,180
$12,346
$3,166
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.32×
4.67×
+0.65×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Great Falls — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.