The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Physicians: Hoboken vs Anaheim

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

Best Value

Hoboken, NJ

$173,188/yr

Take-home$10,536/mo
Disposable$6,701/mo
Lifestyle9/10 ยท Comfortable

Anaheim, CA

$77,840/yr

Take-home$4,735/mo
Disposable$1,345/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Hoboken, NJ

Hoboken offers $5,356 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Hoboken

Anaheim

Diff (Aโˆ’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

148

126

+22 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$3,835

$3,390

+$445

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$2,206

$2,120

+$86

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$6,701

$1,345

+$5,356

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

2.75ร—

1.40ร—

+1.35ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

9/10 (Comfortable)

5/10 (Tight)

+4

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.