The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Pediatricians: Olathe vs Denton

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

Olathe, KS

$185,978/yr

Take-home$11,314/mo
Disposable$8,882/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Denton, TX

$227,680/yr

Take-home$13,851/mo
Disposable$11,311/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Denton, TX

Denton offers $2,429 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Olathe

Denton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$185,978

$227,680

$41,702

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$11,314

$13,851

$2,537

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

95

-4 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,432

$2,540

$108

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,380

$1,450

$70

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$8,882

$11,311

$2,429

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.65ร—

5.45ร—

-0.80ร—

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.