The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Surgeons: Cedar Park vs Evansville

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

Best Value

Cedar Park, TX

$215,010/yr

Take-home$13,080/mo
Disposable$10,463/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Evansville, IN

$151,831/yr

Take-home$9,236/mo
Disposable$7,351/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Cedar Park, TX

Cedar Park offers $3,112 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Cedar Park

Evansville

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$215,010

$151,831

+$63,179

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$13,080

$9,236

+$3,844

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

101

70

+31 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,617

$1,885

+$732

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,505

$950

+$555

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$10,463

$7,351

+$3,112

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.00ร—

4.90ร—

+0.10ร—

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.