Salary Comparison
Physicists: Baltimore vs Thousand Oaks
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Baltimore, MD
$187,260/yr
Thousand Oaks, CA
$133,070/yr
Our recommendation: Baltimore, MD
Baltimore offers $4,194 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Baltimore
Thousand Oaks
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$187,260
$133,070
+$54,190
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,392
$8,095
+$3,297
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
138
-30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$3,695
$897
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$2,350
$740
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$8,594
$4,400
+$4,194
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.07×
2.19×
+1.88×
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.