Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Murray vs Bethesda
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Murray, UT
$206,706/yr
Bethesda, MD
$243,649/yr
Our recommendation: Bethesda, MD
Bethesda offers $1,057 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Murray
Bethesda
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$206,706
$243,649
$36,943
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,575
$14,822
$2,247
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
92
138
-46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,385
$3,575
$1,190
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,371
$2,056
$685
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,190
$11,247
$1,057
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.27×
4.15×
+1.12×
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.