The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Surgeons: Beaverton vs Irving

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

Beaverton, OR

$182,938/yr

Take-home$11,129/mo
Disposable$8,397/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Irving, TX

$215,010/yr

Take-home$13,080/mo
Disposable$10,503/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Irving, TX

Irving offers $2,106 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Beaverton

Irving

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$182,938

$215,010

$32,072

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$11,129

$13,080

$1,951

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

102

96

+6 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,732

$2,577

+$155

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,580

$1,480

+$100

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$8,397

$10,503

$2,106

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.07ร—

5.08ร—

-1.01ร—

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.