Salary Comparison
Physicians: Bismarck vs Detroit
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bismarck, ND
$149,924/yr
Detroit, MI
$72,370/yr
Our recommendation: Bismarck, ND
Bismarck offers $4,412 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bismarck
Detroit
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$149,924
$72,370
+$77,554
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,120
$4,403
+$4,717
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
88
74
+14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,280
$1,975
+$305
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,311
$980
+$331
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,840
$2,428
+$4,412
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.00×
2.23×
+1.77×
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.