Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Gilbert vs Topeka
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gilbert, AZ
$182,938/yr
Topeka, KS
$149,609/yr
Our recommendation: Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert offers $1,104 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gilbert
Topeka
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$182,938
$149,609
+$33,329
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,129
$9,101
+$2,028
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
103
68
+35 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,757
$1,833
+$924
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$920
+$690
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,372
$7,268
+$1,104
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.04×
4.97×
-0.93×
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.