Salary Comparison
Physicists: Annapolis vs Redmond
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Annapolis, MD
$187,260/yr
Redmond, WA
$112,790/yr
Our recommendation: Annapolis, MD
Annapolis offers $4,971 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Annapolis
Redmond
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$187,260
$112,790
+$74,470
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,392
$6,861
+$4,531
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
115
132
-17 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,980
$3,420
$440
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,714
$1,967
$253
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,412
$3,441
+$4,971
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.82×
2.01×
+1.81×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+2
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.