The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Pediatricians: Hattiesburg vs Cedar Park

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

Hattiesburg, MS

$171,548/yr

Take-home$10,436/mo
Disposable$8,465/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Cedar Park, TX

$227,680/yr

Take-home$13,851/mo
Disposable$11,234/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Cedar Park, TX

Cedar Park offers $2,769 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Hattiesburg

Cedar Park

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$171,548

$227,680

$56,132

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$10,436

$13,851

$3,415

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

76

101

-25 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,971

$2,617

$646

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,133

$1,505

$372

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$8,465

$11,234

$2,769

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.29ร—

5.29ร—

+0.00ร—

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.