Salary Comparison
Physicians: Hoboken vs Irvine
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hoboken, NJ
$173,188/yr
Irvine, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Hoboken, NJ
Hoboken offers $5,944 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hoboken
Irvine
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
148
148
+0 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,835
$3,978
$143
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,206
$2,580
$374
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,701
$757
+$5,944
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.75×
1.19×
+1.56×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
4/10 (Tight)
+5
A vs B
Hoboken — Full Details
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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.