Salary Comparison
Physicians: Dover vs Kansas City
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Dover, NH
$157,679/yr
Kansas City, MO
$76,310/yr
Our recommendation: Dover, NH
Dover offers $4,719 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Dover
Kansas City
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$157,679
$76,310
+$81,369
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,592
$4,642
+$4,950
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
84
+12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,489
$2,258
+$231
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,431
$1,230
+$201
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,103
$2,384
+$4,719
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.85×
2.06×
+1.79×
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.