Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Waco vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Waco, TX
$159,608/yr
Hilo, HI
$229,598/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $2,944 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Waco
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$159,608
$229,598
$69,990
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,710
$13,967
$4,257
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
130
-53 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,055
$3,368
$1,313
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,080
$1,937
$857
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,655
$10,599
$2,944
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.73×
4.15×
+0.58×
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.