Salary Comparison
Pediatricians: Waterloo vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Waterloo, IA
$173,953/yr
Boulder, CO
$232,873/yr
Our recommendation: Boulder, CO
Boulder offers $2,201 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Waterloo
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$173,953
$232,873
$58,920
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,582
$14,166
$3,584
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
127
-49 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,020
$3,403
$1,383
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,162
$2,150
$988
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,562
$10,763
$2,201
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.24×
4.16×
+1.08×
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.