Salary Comparison
Physicians: Kailua vs Sunnyvale
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Kailua, HI
$200,329/yr
Sunnyvale, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Kailua, HI
Kailua offers $7,700 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Kailua
Sunnyvale
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$200,329
$77,840
+$122,489
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,187
$4,735
+$7,452
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
148
152
-4 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,835
$4,083
$248
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,206
$2,650
$444
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,352
$652
+$7,700
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.18×
1.16×
+2.02×
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.