Salary Comparison
Exercise Physiologists: Phoenix vs Glendale
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Phoenix, AZ
$58,740/yr
Glendale, CA
$73,090/yr
Our recommendation: Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix offers $142 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Phoenix
Glendale
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$58,740
$73,090
$14,350
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,573
$4,446
$873
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
100
138
-38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,685
$3,700
$1,015
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,550
$2,350
$800
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$888
$746
+$142
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.33×
1.20×
+0.13×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Phoenix — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.