Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Layton vs Kailua
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Layton, UT
$174,050/yr
Kailua, HI
$229,598/yr
Our recommendation: Kailua, HI
Kailua offers $1,876 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Layton
Kailua
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$174,050
$229,598
$55,548
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,588
$13,967
$3,379
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
148
-58 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,332
$3,835
$1,503
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,341
$2,206
$865
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,256
$10,132
$1,876
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.54×
3.64×
+0.90×
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.