Salary Comparison
Family Medicine Physicians: Pontiac vs Oxnard
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pontiac, MI
$180,140/yr
Oxnard, CA
$221,711/yr
Our recommendation: Oxnard, CA
Oxnard offers $1,318 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pontiac
Oxnard
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$180,140
$221,711
$41,571
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,959
$13,487
$2,528
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
78
120
-42 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,020
$3,230
$1,210
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,162
$1,980
$818
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,939
$10,257
$1,318
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.43×
4.18×
+1.25×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Pontiac — 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.