Salary Comparison
Physicians: Washington vs Simi Valley
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Washington, DC
$192,575/yr
Simi Valley, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Washington, DC
Washington offers $6,827 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Washington
Simi Valley
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$192,575
$77,840
+$114,735
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,715
$4,735
+$6,980
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
132
127
+5 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,555
$3,402
+$153
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,180
$2,120
+$60
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,160
$1,333
+$6,827
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.30×
1.39×
+1.91×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
5/10 (Tight)
+5
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.