Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Bangor vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bangor, ME
$165,163/yr
Hilo, HI
$229,598/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $2,729 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bangor
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$165,163
$229,598
$64,435
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,047
$13,967
$3,920
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
84
130
-46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,177
$3,368
$1,191
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,252
$1,937
$685
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,870
$10,599
$2,729
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.62×
4.15×
+0.47×
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.