The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Family Medicine Physicians: Janesville vs Pearl City

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

Janesville, WI

$177,764/yr

Take-home$10,814/mo
Disposable$8,664/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Pearl City, HI

$245,465/yr

Take-home$14,932/mo
Disposable$11,253/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Pearl City, HI

Pearl City offers $2,589 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Janesville

Pearl City

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$177,764

$245,465

$67,701

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$10,814

$14,932

$4,118

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

83

142

-59 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,150

$3,679

$1,529

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,237

$2,116

$879

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$8,664

$11,253

$2,589

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

5.03ร—

4.06ร—

+0.97ร—

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.