The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Physicians: Gresham vs Irvine

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Gresham, OR

$159,617/yr

Take-home$9,710/mo
Disposable$7,160/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable

Irvine, CA

$77,840/yr

Take-home$4,735/mo
Disposable$757/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Gresham, OR

Gresham offers $6,403 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Gresham

Irvine

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$159,617

$77,840

+$81,777

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$9,710

$4,735

+$4,975

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

148

-53 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,550

$3,978

$1,428

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$2,580

$1,130

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$7,160

$757

+$6,403

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.81ร—

1.19ร—

+2.62ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

4/10 (Tight)

+6

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.