Salary Comparison
Physicists: Manassas vs Hollywood
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Manassas, VA
$170,021/yr
Hollywood, FL
$219,070/yr
Our recommendation: Hollywood, FL
Hollywood offers $2,737 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Manassas
Hollywood
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$170,021
$219,070
$49,049
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,343
$13,327
$2,984
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
111
-6 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$2,968
$247
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$1,780
$215
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,622
$10,359
$2,737
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.80×
4.49×
-0.69×
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.