Salary Comparison
Physicians: La Crosse vs Oakland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
La Crosse, WI
$146,047/yr
Oakland, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: La Crosse, WI
La Crosse offers $5,563 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
La Crosse
Oakland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$146,047
$77,840
+$68,207
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,885
$4,735
+$4,150
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
84
134
-50 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,177
$3,590
$1,413
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,252
$2,250
$998
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,708
$1,145
+$5,563
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.08×
1.32×
+2.76×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
5/10 (Tight)
+5
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.