Salary Comparison
Physicians: Hamilton vs Los Angeles
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hamilton, OH
$139,261/yr
Los Angeles, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Hamilton, OH
Hamilton offers $5,484 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hamilton
Los Angeles
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$139,261
$77,840
+$61,421
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,472
$4,735
+$3,737
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
139
-62 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,993
$3,740
$1,747
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,147
$2,380
$1,233
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,479
$995
+$5,484
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.25×
1.27×
+2.98×
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.