Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Jacksonville vs Plano
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Jacksonville, FL
$176,272/yr
Plano, TX
$215,010/yr
Our recommendation: Plano, TX
Plano offers $2,027 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Jacksonville
Plano
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$176,272
$215,010
$38,738
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,723
$13,080
$2,357
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
92
104
-12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,465
$2,795
$330
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,390
$1,650
$260
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,258
$10,285
$2,027
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.35×
4.68×
-0.33×
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.