Salary Comparison
Physicians: Hackensack vs San Mateo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hackensack, NJ
$173,188/yr
San Mateo, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack offers $7,133 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hackensack
San Mateo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$173,188
$77,840
+$95,348
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,536
$4,735
+$5,801
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
112
158
-46 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,901
$4,233
$1,332
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,669
$2,780
$1,111
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,635
$502
+$7,133
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.63×
1.12×
+2.51×
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.