Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Yuma vs Pearl City
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Yuma, AZ
$175,161/yr
Pearl City, HI
$229,598/yr
Our recommendation: Pearl City, HI
Pearl City offers $1,990 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Yuma
Pearl City
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$175,161
$229,598
$54,437
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,656
$13,967
$3,311
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
142
-51 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,358
$3,679
$1,321
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,356
$2,116
$760
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,298
$10,288
$1,990
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.52×
3.80×
+0.72×
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.