Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Aurora vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Aurora, CO
$226,497/yr
Laredo, TX
$180,318/yr
Our recommendation: Aurora, CO
Aurora offers $1,936 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Aurora
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$226,497
$180,318
+$46,179
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,779
$10,969
+$2,810
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
70
+32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,742
$1,868
+$874
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$950
+$660
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$11,037
$9,101
+$1,936
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.03×
5.87×
-0.84×
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.