Salary Comparison
Physicians: Topeka vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Topeka, KS
$130,537/yr
Hilo, HI
$200,329/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $2,711 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Topeka
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$130,537
$200,329
$69,792
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,941
$12,187
$4,246
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
130
-62 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,833
$3,368
$1,535
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$1,937
$1,017
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,108
$8,819
$2,711
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.33×
3.62×
+0.71×
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.