Salary Comparison
Physicians: Beloit vs Columbus
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Beloit, WI
$146,047/yr
Columbus, GA
$140,231/yr
Our recommendation: Beloit, WI
Beloit offers $328 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Beloit
Columbus
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$146,047
$140,231
+$5,816
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,885
$8,531
+$354
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
79
78
+1 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,046
$2,020
+$26
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,177
$1,162
+$15
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,839
$6,511
+$328
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.34×
4.22×
+0.12×
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.