Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Macon vs Mckinney
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Macon, GA
$156,275/yr
Mckinney, TX
$215,010/yr
Our recommendation: Mckinney, TX
Mckinney offers $2,831 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Macon
Mckinney
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$156,275
$215,010
$58,735
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,507
$13,080
$3,573
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
74
101
-27 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,980
$2,722
$742
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,020
$1,590
$570
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,527
$10,358
$2,831
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.80×
4.81×
-0.01×
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.