The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Psychiatrists: Cedar Rapids vs Frisco

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

Cedar Rapids, IA

$158,278/yr

Take-home$9,629/mo
Disposable$7,616/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Frisco, TX

$210,580/yr

Take-home$12,810/mo
Disposable$9,852/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Frisco, TX

Frisco offers $2,236 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Cedar Rapids

Frisco

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$158,278

$210,580

$52,302

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,629

$12,810

$3,181

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

75

110

-35 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,013

$2,958

$945

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,050

$1,780

$730

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,616

$9,852

$2,236

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.78ร—

4.33ร—

+0.45ร—

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.