Salary Comparison
Physicians: Bethlehem vs Kansas City
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bethlehem, PA
$147,985/yr
Kansas City, MO
$76,310/yr
Our recommendation: Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem offers $4,208 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bethlehem
Kansas City
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$147,985
$76,310
+$71,675
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,002
$4,642
+$4,360
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
84
+9 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$2,258
+$152
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,386
$1,230
+$156
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,592
$2,384
+$4,208
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.74×
2.06×
+1.68×
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.