The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Pediatricians: Altoona vs Pflugerville

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Altoona, PA

$173,953/yr

Take-home$10,582/mo
Disposable$8,562/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Pflugerville, TX

$227,680/yr

Take-home$13,851/mo
Disposable$11,339/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Pflugerville, TX

Pflugerville offers $2,777 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Altoona

Pflugerville

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$173,953

$227,680

$53,727

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$10,582

$13,851

$3,269

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

78

97

-19 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,020

$2,512

$492

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,162

$1,445

$283

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$8,562

$11,339

$2,777

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.24ร—

5.51ร—

-0.27ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.