The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Pediatricians: Hamilton vs Boulder

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

Hamilton, OH

$172,751/yr

Take-home$10,509/mo
Disposable$8,516/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Boulder, CO

$232,873/yr

Take-home$14,166/mo
Disposable$10,763/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Boulder, CO

Boulder offers $2,247 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Hamilton

Boulder

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$172,751

$232,873

$60,122

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$10,509

$14,166

$3,657

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

77

127

-50 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,993

$3,403

$1,410

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,147

$2,150

$1,003

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$8,516

$10,763

$2,247

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.27ร—

4.16ร—

+1.11ร—

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.