Salary Comparison
Pediatricians: Duluth vs Mckinney
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Duluth, MN
$193,192/yr
Mckinney, TX
$227,680/yr
Our recommendation: Mckinney, TX
Mckinney offers $1,593 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Duluth
Mckinney
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$193,192
$227,680
$34,488
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,753
$13,851
$2,098
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
101
-18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,217
$2,722
$505
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,180
$1,590
$410
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,536
$11,129
$1,593
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.30×
5.09×
+0.21×
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.