Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Mobile vs Frisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mobile, AL
$157,386/yr
Frisco, TX
$215,010/yr
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 (A−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 ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.76×
4.42×
+0.34×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Mobile — Full Details
Frisco — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.