The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Radiologists: Yuma vs Schenectady

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

Schenectady, NY

$237,052/yr

Take-home$14,421/mo
Disposable$12,089/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Schenectady, NY

Schenectady offers $1,792 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Yuma

Schenectady

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$208,025

$237,052

$29,027

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$12,655

$14,421

$1,766

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

91

90

+1 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,358

$2,332

+$26

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,356

$1,341

+$15

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$10,297

$12,089

$1,792

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.37ร—

6.18ร—

-0.81ร—

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.