The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Pediatricians: Everett vs Hilo

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

Everett, WA

$163,090/yr

Take-home$9,921/mo
Disposable$7,078/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Hilo, HI

$248,505/yr

Take-home$15,117/mo
Disposable$11,749/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Hilo, HI

Hilo offers $4,671 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Everett

Hilo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$163,090

$248,505

$85,415

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,921

$15,117

$5,196

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

130

-24 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,843

$3,368

$525

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,680

$1,937

$257

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,078

$11,749

$4,671

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.49ร—

4.49ร—

-1.00ร—

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.