The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Radiologists: Buffalo vs Mount Vernon

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

Buffalo, NY

$193,512/yr

Take-home$11,772/mo
Disposable$9,634/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Mount Vernon, NY

$237,052/yr

Take-home$14,421/mo
Disposable$11,365/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Mount Vernon, NY

Mount Vernon offers $1,731 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Buffalo

Mount Vernon

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$193,512

$237,052

$43,540

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$11,772

$14,421

$2,649

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

80

118

-38 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,138

$3,056

$918

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,100

$1,758

$658

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$9,634

$11,365

$1,731

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.51ร—

4.72ร—

+0.79ร—

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.