The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Pediatricians: Richardson vs Peoria

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

Best Value

Richardson, TX

$227,680/yr

Take-home$13,851/mo
Disposable$11,124/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Peoria, AZ

$198,002/yr

Take-home$12,045/mo
Disposable$9,480/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Richardson, TX

Richardson offers $1,644 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Richardson

Peoria

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$227,680

$198,002

+$29,678

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$13,851

$12,045

+$1,806

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

96

+6 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,727

$2,565

+$162

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,590

$1,450

+$140

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$11,124

$9,480

+$1,644

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.08ร—

4.70ร—

+0.38ร—

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.