Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Layton vs Denver
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Layton, UT
$174,050/yr
Denver, CO
$124,830/yr
Our recommendation: Layton, UT
Layton offers $3,632 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Layton
Denver
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$174,050
$124,830
+$49,220
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,588
$7,594
+$2,994
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
111
-21 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,332
$2,970
$638
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,341
$1,780
$439
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,256
$4,624
+$3,632
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.54×
2.56×
+1.98×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
+1
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.