The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Radiologists: Eugene vs Kailua

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Eugene, OR

$214,622/yr

Take-home$13,056/mo
Disposable$10,479/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Kailua, HI

$272,676/yr

Take-home$16,588/mo
Disposable$12,753/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Kailua, HI

Kailua offers $2,274 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Eugene

Kailua

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$214,622

$272,676

$58,054

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$13,056

$16,588

$3,532

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

96

148

-52 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,577

$3,835

$1,258

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,480

$2,206

$726

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$10,479

$12,753

$2,274

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.07ร—

4.33ร—

+0.74ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.