Salary Comparison
Pediatricians: Waco vs Round Rock
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Waco, TX
$172,751/yr
Round Rock, TX
$227,680/yr
Our recommendation: Round Rock, TX
Round Rock offers $2,695 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Waco
Round Rock
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$172,751
$227,680
$54,929
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,509
$13,851
$3,342
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
101
-24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,055
$2,702
$647
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,080
$1,580
$500
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,454
$11,149
$2,695
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.11×
5.13×
-0.02×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.