Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Moore vs Boulder
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Moore, OK
$165,163/yr
Boulder, CO
$215,156/yr
Our recommendation: Boulder, CO
Boulder offers $1,789 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Moore
Boulder
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$165,163
$215,156
$49,993
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,047
$13,089
$3,042
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
83
127
-44 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,150
$3,403
$1,253
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,237
$2,150
$913
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,897
$9,686
$1,789
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.67×
3.85×
+0.82×
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.