Salary Comparison
Exercise Physiologists: Memphis vs Costa Mesa
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Memphis, TN
$51,740/yr
Costa Mesa, CA
$73,090/yr
Our recommendation: Memphis, TN
Memphis offers $95 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Memphis
Costa Mesa
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$51,740
$73,090
$21,350
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,148
$4,446
$1,298
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
139
-49 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,332
$3,725
$1,393
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,341
$2,380
$1,039
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$816
$721
+$95
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.35×
1.19×
+0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+1
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.