Salary Comparison
Pediatricians: Frederick vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Frederick, MD
$222,051/yr
Topeka, KS
$161,929/yr
Our recommendation: Frederick, MD
Frederick offers $2,769 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Frederick
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$222,051
$161,929
+$60,122
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,508
$9,851
+$3,657
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
68
+37 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$1,833
+$888
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$920
+$645
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,787
$8,018
+$2,769
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.96×
5.37×
-0.41×
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.