Salary Comparison
Physicians: Gainesville vs Lake Forest
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gainesville, FL
$147,985/yr
Lake Forest, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Gainesville, FL
Gainesville offers $5,437 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gainesville
Lake Forest
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$147,985
$77,840
+$70,145
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,002
$4,735
+$4,267
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
86
134
-48 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,303
$3,473
$1,170
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,250
$1,997
$747
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,699
$1,262
+$5,437
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.91×
1.36×
+2.55×
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.