The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Radiologists: Worcester vs Toledo

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

Best Value

Worcester, MA

$227,816/yr

Take-home$13,859/mo
Disposable$11,006/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Toledo, OH

$177,679/yr

Take-home$10,809/mo
Disposable$8,987/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Worcester, MA

Worcester offers $2,019 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Worcester

Toledo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$227,816

$177,679

+$50,137

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$13,859

$10,809

+$3,050

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

106

68

+38 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,853

$1,822

+$1,031

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,650

$890

+$760

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$11,006

$8,987

+$2,019

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.86ร—

5.93ร—

-1.07ร—

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.