Salary Comparison
Orthopedic Surgeons: Lewiston vs Gaithersburg
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lewiston, ME
$185,815/yr
Gaithersburg, MD
$230,811/yr
Our recommendation: Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg offers $1,805 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lewiston
Gaithersburg
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$185,815
$230,811
$44,996
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,304
$14,041
$2,737
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
118
-36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$3,056
$932
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$1,758
$536
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,180
$10,985
$1,805
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.32×
4.59×
+0.73×
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.