Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Aberdeen vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Aberdeen, SD
$198,790/yr
Hilo, HI
$272,676/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $3,173 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Aberdeen
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$198,790
$272,676
$73,886
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,093
$16,588
$4,495
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
79
130
-51 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,046
$3,368
$1,322
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,177
$1,937
$760
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,047
$13,220
$3,173
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.91×
4.93×
+0.98×
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.