Salary Comparison
Physicians: Jackson vs Washington
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jackson, MS
$134,415/yr
Washington, DC
$192,575/yr
Our recommendation: Washington, DC
Washington offers $1,920 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jackson
Washington
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$134,415
$192,575
$58,160
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,177
$11,715
$3,538
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
132
-60 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,937
$3,555
$1,618
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$2,180
$1,200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,240
$8,160
$1,920
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.22×
3.30×
+0.92×
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.