Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Rockville vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Rockville, MD
$205,157/yr
Laredo, TX
$151,831/yr
Our recommendation: Rockville, MD
Rockville offers $1,764 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Rockville
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$205,157
$151,831
+$53,326
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,480
$9,236
+$3,244
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
125
70
+55 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,348
$1,868
+$1,480
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,050
$950
+$1,100
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,132
$7,368
+$1,764
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.73×
4.94×
-1.21×
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.