Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Columbia vs Davenport
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Columbia, MD
$243,649/yr
Davenport, IA
$182,957/yr
Our recommendation: Columbia, MD
Columbia offers $2,286 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Columbia
Davenport
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$243,649
$182,957
+$60,692
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$14,822
$11,130
+$3,692
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
124
72
+52 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,333
$1,927
+$1,406
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$980
+$1,070
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$11,489
$9,203
+$2,286
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.45×
5.78×
-1.33×
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.