Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Aurora vs Kailua
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Aurora, CO
$226,497/yr
Kailua, HI
$272,676/yr
Our recommendation: Kailua, HI
Kailua offers $1,716 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Aurora
Kailua
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$226,497
$272,676
$46,179
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,779
$16,588
$2,809
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
148
-46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,742
$3,835
$1,093
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$2,206
$596
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$11,037
$12,753
$1,716
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.03×
4.33×
+0.70×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Aurora — Full Details
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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.