Salary Comparison
Physicians: Leesburg vs Costa Mesa
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Leesburg, VA
$162,525/yr
Costa Mesa, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Leesburg, VA
Leesburg offers $6,027 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Leesburg
Costa Mesa
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$162,525
$77,840
+$84,685
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,887
$4,735
+$5,152
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
110
139
-29 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,850
$3,725
$875
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,639
$2,380
$741
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,037
$1,010
+$6,027
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.47×
1.27×
+2.20×
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.