Salary Comparison
Orthopedic Surgeons: Indianapolis vs Frederick
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Indianapolis, IN
$184,565/yr
Frederick, MD
$230,811/yr
Our recommendation: Frederick, MD
Frederick offers $2,257 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Indianapolis
Frederick
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$184,565
$230,811
$46,246
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,228
$14,041
$2,813
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
81
105
-24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,165
$2,721
$556
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,170
$1,565
$395
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,063
$11,320
$2,257
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.19×
5.16×
+0.03×
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.