The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Podiatrists: Saint Paul vs Denton

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Saint Paul, MN

$158,983/yr

Take-home$9,672/mo
Disposable$7,204/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Denton, TX

$225,670/yr

Take-home$13,728/mo
Disposable$11,188/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Denton, TX

Denton offers $3,984 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Saint Paul

Denton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$158,983

$225,670

$66,687

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,672

$13,728

$4,056

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

92

95

-3 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,468

$2,540

$72

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,380

$1,450

$70

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,204

$11,188

$3,984

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.92ร—

5.40ร—

-1.48ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.