The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Radiologists: Parma vs Baltimore

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

Parma, OH

$189,554/yr

Take-home$11,531/mo
Disposable$9,407/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Baltimore, MD

$243,649/yr

Take-home$14,822/mo
Disposable$12,024/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Baltimore, MD

Baltimore offers $2,617 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Parma

Baltimore

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$189,554

$243,649

$54,095

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$11,531

$14,822

$3,291

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

82

108

-26 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,124

$2,798

$674

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,222

$1,610

$388

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$9,407

$12,024

$2,617

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.43ร—

5.30ร—

+0.13ร—

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.