Salary Comparison
Family Medicine Physicians: Fullerton vs Pearl City
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Fullerton, CA
$179,990/yr
Pearl City, HI
$245,465/yr
Our recommendation: Pearl City, HI
Pearl City offers $3,652 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Fullerton
Pearl City
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$179,990
$245,465
$65,475
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,949
$14,932
$3,983
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
125
142
-17 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,348
$3,679
$331
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,080
$2,116
$36
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,601
$11,253
$3,652
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.27×
4.06×
-0.79×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Fullerton — 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.