Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Charleston vs Rockville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Charleston, SC
$205,387/yr
Rockville, MD
$243,649/yr
Our recommendation: Rockville, MD
Rockville offers $1,078 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Charleston
Rockville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$205,387
$243,649
$38,262
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,494
$14,822
$2,328
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
81
125
-44 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,098
$3,348
$1,250
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,207
$2,050
$843
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,396
$11,474
$1,078
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.96×
4.43×
+1.53×
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.