Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Chico vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chico, CA
$208,025/yr
Boulder, CO
$255,524/yr
Our recommendation: Boulder, CO
Boulder offers $1,918 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chico
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$208,025
$255,524
$47,499
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,655
$15,544
$2,889
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
127
-36 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,432
$3,403
$971
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$2,150
$800
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,223
$12,141
$1,918
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.20×
4.57×
+0.63×
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.