The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Surgeons: Jacksonville vs Round Rock

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

Jacksonville, FL

$176,272/yr

Take-home$10,723/mo
Disposable$8,258/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Round Rock, TX

$215,010/yr

Take-home$13,080/mo
Disposable$10,378/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Round Rock, TX

Round Rock offers $2,120 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Jacksonville

Round Rock

Diff (Aโˆ’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

101

-9 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,465

$2,702

$237

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,390

$1,580

$190

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$8,258

$10,378

$2,120

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.35ร—

4.84ร—

-0.49ร—

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.