Salary Comparison
Physicians: Lowell vs Los Angeles
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lowell, MA
$212,030/yr
Los Angeles, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Lowell, MA
Lowell offers $9,046 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Lowell
Los Angeles
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$212,030
$77,840
+$134,190
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$12,899
$4,735
+$8,164
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
139
-33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,858
$3,740
$882
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$2,380
$730
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$10,041
$995
+$9,046
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.51×
1.27×
+3.24×
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.