Salary Comparison
Radiologists: El Paso vs Silver Spring
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
El Paso, TX
$184,276/yr
Silver Spring, MD
$243,649/yr
Our recommendation: Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring offers $2,459 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
El Paso
Silver Spring
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$184,276
$243,649
$59,373
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,210
$14,822
$3,612
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
73
120
-47 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,955
$3,108
$1,153
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,020
$1,788
$768
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,255
$11,714
$2,459
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.73×
4.77×
+0.96×
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.