Salary Comparison
Physicians: Midland vs Cleveland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Midland, TX
$150,893/yr
Cleveland, OH
$217,540/yr
Our recommendation: Cleveland, OH
Cleveland offers $4,457 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Midland
Cleveland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$150,893
$217,540
$66,647
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,179
$13,234
$4,055
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
89
74
+15 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,402
$2,000
+$402
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,020
+$330
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,777
$11,234
$4,457
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.82×
6.62×
-2.80×
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.