The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Radiologists: Franklin vs Gaithersburg

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

Franklin, TN

$210,664/yr

Take-home$12,815/mo
Disposable$10,198/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Gaithersburg, MD

$243,649/yr

Take-home$14,822/mo
Disposable$11,766/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg offers $1,568 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Franklin

Gaithersburg

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$210,664

$243,649

$32,985

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$12,815

$14,822

$2,007

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

101

118

-17 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,617

$3,056

$439

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,505

$1,758

$253

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$10,198

$11,766

$1,568

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.90ร—

4.85ร—

+0.05ร—

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.