Salary Comparison
Physicists: Indianapolis vs Sunrise
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Indianapolis, IN
$149,740/yr
Sunrise, FL
$219,070/yr
Our recommendation: Sunrise, FL
Sunrise offers $3,714 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Indianapolis
Sunrise
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$149,740
$219,070
$69,330
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,109
$13,327
$4,218
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
81
103
-22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,165
$2,669
$504
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,170
$1,535
$365
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$6,944
$10,658
$3,714
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.21×
4.99×
-0.78×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.