Salary Comparison
Physicians: Augusta vs Kansas City
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Augusta, GA
$139,261/yr
Kansas City, MO
$76,310/yr
Our recommendation: Augusta, GA
Augusta offers $4,023 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Augusta
Kansas City
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$139,261
$76,310
+$62,951
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,472
$4,642
+$3,830
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
84
-7 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,065
$2,258
$193
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,080
$1,230
$150
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,407
$2,384
+$4,023
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.10×
2.06×
+2.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
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.