Salary Comparison
Physicians: Corona vs Boston
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Corona, CA
$77,840/yr
Boston, MA
$212,030/yr
Our recommendation: Boston, MA
Boston offers $7,317 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Corona
Boston
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$77,840
$212,030
$134,190
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,735
$12,899
$8,164
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
114
146
-32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,063
$3,910
$847
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,850
$2,490
$640
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,672
$8,989
$7,317
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.55×
3.30×
-1.75×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-4
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.