The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Pediatricians: Everett vs Plano

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

Plano, TX

$227,680/yr

Take-home$13,851/mo
Disposable$11,056/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Plano, TX

Plano offers $3,978 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Everett

Plano

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$163,090

$227,680

$64,590

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,921

$13,851

$3,930

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

104

+2 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,843

$2,795

+$48

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,680

$1,650

+$30

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,078

$11,056

$3,978

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.49ร—

4.96ร—

-1.47ร—

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.