The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Family Medicine Physicians: Mission Viejo vs Pearl City

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

Mission Viejo, CA

$179,990/yr

Take-home$10,949/mo
Disposable$7,254/mo
Lifestyle9/10 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 $3,999 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Mission Viejo

Pearl City

Diff (Aโˆ’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

138

142

-4 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,695

$3,679

+$16

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,350

$2,116

+$234

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,254

$11,253

$3,999

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.96ร—

4.06ร—

-1.10ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

-1

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.