Salary Comparison
Pediatricians: Redding vs New York
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Redding, CA
$210,027/yr
New York, NY
$155,570/yr
Our recommendation: Redding, CA
Redding offers $5,025 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Redding
New York
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$210,027
$155,570
+$54,457
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,777
$9,464
+$3,313
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
168
-60 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$4,510
$1,712
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$2,950
$1,340
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,979
$4,954
+$5,025
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.57×
2.10×
+2.47×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
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.