Salary Comparison
Pediatricians: Camden vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Camden, NJ
$214,836/yr
Brownsville, TX
$161,929/yr
Our recommendation: Camden, NJ
Camden offers $2,766 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Camden
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$214,836
$161,929
+$52,907
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,069
$9,851
+$3,218
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
88
68
+20 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,280
$1,828
+$452
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,311
$920
+$391
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,789
$8,023
+$2,766
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.73×
5.39×
+0.34×
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.