Salary Comparison
Podiatrists: Decatur vs Albuquerque
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Decatur, IL
$147,109/yr
Albuquerque, NM
$221,980/yr
Our recommendation: Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque offers $4,563 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Decatur
Albuquerque
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$147,109
$221,980
$74,871
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,949
$13,504
$4,555
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
79
+3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$2,116
+$8
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$1,130
+$92
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,825
$11,388
$4,563
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.21×
6.38×
-2.17×
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.