Salary Comparison
Physicians: Topeka vs Quincy
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Topeka, KS
$130,537/yr
Quincy, MA
$212,030/yr
Our recommendation: Quincy, MA
Quincy offers $3,785 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Topeka
Quincy
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$130,537
$212,030
$81,493
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,941
$12,899
$4,958
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
68
116
-48 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,833
$3,006
$1,173
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$920
$1,729
$809
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,108
$9,893
$3,785
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.33×
4.29×
+0.04×
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.