The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Physicians: Denton vs Glendale

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Denton, TX

$168,540/yr

Take-home$10,253/mo
Disposable$7,713/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Glendale, CA

$77,840/yr

Take-home$4,735/mo
Disposable$1,035/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Denton, TX

Denton offers $6,678 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Denton

Glendale

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$168,540

$77,840

+$90,700

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$10,253

$4,735

+$5,518

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

138

-43 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,540

$3,700

$1,160

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$2,350

$900

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,713

$1,035

+$6,678

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.04ร—

1.28ร—

+2.76ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

4/10 (Tight)

+6

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.