Salary Comparison
Pediatricians: Kenner vs Washington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kenner, LA
$183,573/yr
Washington, DC
$238,885/yr
Our recommendation: Washington, DC
Washington offers $2,012 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kenner
Washington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$183,573
$238,885
$55,312
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,167
$14,532
$3,365
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
85
132
-47 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,202
$3,555
$1,353
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,267
$2,180
$913
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,965
$10,977
$2,012
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.07×
4.09×
+0.98×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Washington — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.