Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Carmel vs Frederick
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Carmel, IN
$209,345/yr
Frederick, MD
$243,649/yr
Our recommendation: Frederick, MD
Frederick offers $2,106 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Carmel
Frederick
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$209,345
$243,649
$34,304
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,735
$14,822
$2,087
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
102
105
-3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,740
$2,721
+$19
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,620
$1,565
+$55
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,995
$12,101
$2,106
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.65×
5.45×
-0.80×
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.