The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Physicians: Lancaster vs Lynn

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

Lancaster, CA

$77,840/yr

Take-home$4,735/mo
Disposable$2,182/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate
Best Value

Lynn, MA

$212,030/yr

Take-home$12,899/mo
Disposable$10,204/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Lynn, MA

Lynn offers $8,022 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Lancaster

Lynn

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$77,840

$212,030

$134,190

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,735

$12,899

$8,164

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

104

-9 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,553

$2,695

$142

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$1,550

$100

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,182

$10,204

$8,022

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.85ร—

4.79ร—

-2.94ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

10/10 (Comfortable)

-3

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.