Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Minot vs Denton
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Minot, ND
$166,274/yr
Denton, TX
$215,010/yr
Our recommendation: Denton, TX
Denton offers $2,575 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Minot
Denton
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$166,274
$215,010
$48,736
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,115
$13,080
$2,965
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
95
-12 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,150
$2,540
$390
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,237
$1,450
$213
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,965
$10,540
$2,575
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.70×
5.15×
-0.45×
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.