Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Norfolk vs Dayton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Norfolk, VA
$221,219/yr
Dayton, OH
$182,957/yr
Our recommendation: Norfolk, VA
Norfolk offers $1,850 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Norfolk
Dayton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$221,219
$182,957
+$38,262
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$13,458
$11,130
+$2,328
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
72
+18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,415
$1,937
+$478
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$980
+$370
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$11,043
$9,193
+$1,850
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.57×
5.75×
-0.18×
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.