Salary Comparison
Orthopedic Surgeons: Hackensack vs Fort Wayne
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hackensack, NJ
$223,312/yr
Fort Wayne, IN
$175,816/yr
Our recommendation: Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack offers $1,986 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hackensack
Fort Wayne
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$223,312
$175,816
+$47,496
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,585
$10,696
+$2,889
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
112
74
+38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,901
$1,998
+$903
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,669
$1,050
+$619
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,684
$8,698
+$1,986
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.68×
5.35×
-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.