The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Surgeons: Mobile vs Frisco

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

Mobile, AL

$157,386/yr

Take-home$9,574/mo
Disposable$7,561/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Frisco, TX

$215,010/yr

Take-home$13,080/mo
Disposable$10,122/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Frisco, TX

Frisco offers $2,561 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Mobile

Frisco

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$157,386

$215,010

$57,624

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,574

$13,080

$3,506

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

75

110

-35 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,013

$2,958

$945

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,050

$1,780

$730

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,561

$10,122

$2,561

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

4.76ร—

4.42ร—

+0.34ร—

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.