Salary Comparison
Physicians: Tucson vs Columbus
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Tucson, AZ
$144,108/yr
Columbus, GA
$140,231/yr
Our recommendation: Tucson, AZ
Tucson offers $52 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Tucson
Columbus
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$144,108
$140,231
+$3,877
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,767
$8,531
+$236
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
78
+4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,204
$2,020
+$184
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,180
$1,162
+$18
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,563
$6,511
+$52
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.98×
4.22×
-0.24×
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.