Salary Comparison
Orthopedic Surgeons: Killeen vs Silver Spring
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Killeen, TX
$177,066/yr
Silver Spring, MD
$230,811/yr
Our recommendation: Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring offers $2,179 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Killeen
Silver Spring
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$177,066
$230,811
$53,745
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,772
$14,041
$3,269
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
75
120
-45 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,018
$3,108
$1,090
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$1,788
$738
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,754
$10,933
$2,179
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.34×
4.52×
+0.82×
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.