Salary Comparison
Physicians: Pasadena vs Oxnard
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$77,840/yr
Oxnard, CA
$180,943/yr
Our recommendation: Oxnard, CA
Oxnard offers $6,742 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Oxnard
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$77,840
$180,943
$103,103
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,735
$11,007
$6,272
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
120
+18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$3,230
+$470
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,980
+$370
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,035
$7,777
$6,742
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.28×
3.41×
-2.13×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
10/10 (Comfortable)
-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.