Salary Comparison
Physicians: Dover vs Oakland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Dover, NH
$157,679/yr
Oakland, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Dover, NH
Dover offers $5,958 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Dover
Oakland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$157,679
$77,840
+$79,839
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,592
$4,735
+$4,857
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
134
-38 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,489
$3,590
$1,101
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,431
$2,250
$819
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,103
$1,145
+$5,958
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.85×
1.32×
+2.53×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
5/10 (Tight)
+5
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.