Salary Comparison
Pediatricians: Edinburg vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Edinburg, TX
$227,680/yr
Brownsville, TX
$161,929/yr
Our recommendation: Edinburg, TX
Edinburg offers $3,704 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Edinburg
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$227,680
$161,929
+$65,751
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,851
$9,851
+$4,000
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
68
+14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$1,828
+$296
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$920
+$302
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$11,727
$8,023
+$3,704
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
6.52×
5.39×
+1.13×
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.