Salary Comparison
Physicians: Midland vs Columbus
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Midland, TX
$150,893/yr
Columbus, GA
$140,231/yr
Our recommendation: Midland, TX
Midland offers $266 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Midland
Columbus
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$150,893
$140,231
+$10,662
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,179
$8,531
+$648
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
89
78
+11 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,402
$2,020
+$382
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,162
+$188
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,777
$6,511
+$266
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.82×
4.22×
-0.40×
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.