Salary Comparison
Physicians: Rockford vs Fremont
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Rockford, IL
$133,445/yr
Fremont, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Rockford, IL
Rockford offers $5,309 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Rockford
Fremont
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$133,445
$77,840
+$55,605
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,118
$4,735
+$3,383
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
71
143
-72 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$1,907
$3,833
$1,926
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$950
$2,450
$1,500
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,211
$902
+$5,309
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.26×
1.24×
+3.02×
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.