Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Salinas vs Toledo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Salinas, CA
$201,824/yr
Toledo, OH
$149,609/yr
Our recommendation: Salinas, CA
Salinas offers $1,901 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Salinas
Toledo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$201,824
$149,609
+$52,215
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,278
$9,101
+$3,177
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
115
68
+47 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,098
$1,822
+$1,276
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,880
$890
+$990
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,180
$7,279
+$1,901
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.96×
5.00×
-1.04×
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.