Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Aurora vs Beaumont
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Aurora, CO
$226,497/yr
Beaumont, TX
$182,957/yr
Our recommendation: Aurora, CO
Aurora offers $1,844 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Aurora
Beaumont
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$226,497
$182,957
+$43,540
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,779
$11,130
+$2,649
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
72
+30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,742
$1,937
+$805
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$980
+$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$11,037
$9,193
+$1,844
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.03×
5.75×
-0.72×
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.