Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Davenport vs Conroe
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Davenport, IA
$154,053/yr
Conroe, TX
$215,010/yr
Our recommendation: Conroe, TX
Conroe offers $3,223 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Davenport
Conroe
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$154,053
$215,010
$60,957
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,372
$13,080
$3,708
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
72
90
-18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,927
$2,412
$485
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$980
$1,350
$370
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,445
$10,668
$3,223
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.86×
5.42×
-0.56×
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.