The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Anesthesiologists: Florence vs San Diego

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Florence, SC

$187,957/yr

Take-home$11,434/mo
Disposable$9,362/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

San Diego, CA

$255,878/yr

Take-home$15,566/mo
Disposable$12,001/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: San Diego, CA

San Diego offers $2,639 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Florence

San Diego

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$187,957

$255,878

$67,921

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$11,434

$15,566

$4,132

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

80

133

-53 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,072

$3,565

$1,493

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,192

$2,250

$1,058

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$9,362

$12,001

$2,639

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.52ร—

4.37ร—

+1.15ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.