Salary Comparison
Physicians: Tucson vs Newton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Tucson, AZ
$144,108/yr
Newton, MA
$212,030/yr
Our recommendation: Newton, MA
Newton offers $2,501 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Tucson
Newton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$144,108
$212,030
$67,922
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,767
$12,899
$4,132
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
148
-66 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,204
$3,835
$1,631
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,180
$2,206
$1,026
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,563
$9,064
$2,501
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.98×
3.36×
+0.62×
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.