The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Radiologists: Yuma vs Hilo

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

Yuma, AZ

$208,025/yr

Take-home$12,655/mo
Disposable$10,297/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Hilo, HI

$272,676/yr

Take-home$16,588/mo
Disposable$13,220/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Hilo, HI

Hilo offers $2,923 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Yuma

Hilo

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$208,025

$272,676

$64,651

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$12,655

$16,588

$3,933

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

130

-39 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,358

$3,368

$1,010

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,356

$1,937

$581

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$10,297

$13,220

$2,923

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.37ร—

4.93ร—

+0.44ร—

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.