Salary Comparison
Physicians: Bismarck vs Glendale
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Bismarck, ND
$149,924/yr
Glendale, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Bismarck, ND
Bismarck offers $5,805 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Bismarck
Glendale
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$149,924
$77,840
+$72,084
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,120
$4,735
+$4,385
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
88
138
-50 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,280
$3,700
$1,420
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,311
$2,350
$1,039
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,840
$1,035
+$5,805
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.00×
1.28×
+2.72×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
4/10 (Tight)
+6
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.