Salary Comparison
Physicians: Killeen vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Killeen, TX
$137,323/yr
Boston, MA
$212,030/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $2,653 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Killeen
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$137,323
$212,030
$74,707
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,354
$12,899
$4,545
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
75
146
-71 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,018
$3,910
$1,892
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$2,490
$1,440
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,336
$8,989
$2,653
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.14×
3.30×
+0.84×
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.