Salary Comparison
Ophthalmologists: Mount Pleasant vs Oxnard
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mount Pleasant, SC
$199,480/yr
Oxnard, CA
$239,205/yr
Our recommendation: Oxnard, CA
Oxnard offers $1,676 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Mount Pleasant
Oxnard
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$199,480
$239,205
$39,725
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,135
$14,552
$2,417
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
120
-24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,489
$3,230
$741
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,431
$1,980
$549
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,646
$11,322
$1,676
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.88×
4.51×
+0.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.