Salary Comparison
Physicians: Newark vs Oakland
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Newark, NJ
$173,188/yr
Oakland, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Newark, NJ
Newark offers $6,543 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Newark
Oakland
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$173,188
$77,840
+$95,348
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,536
$4,735
+$5,801
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
134
-28 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,848
$3,590
$742
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,650
$2,250
$600
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,688
$1,145
+$6,543
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.70×
1.32×
+2.38×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
5/10 (Tight)
+5
A vs B
Newark — Full Details
Oakland — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.