Salary Comparison
Physicists: Modesto vs Pembroke Pines
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Modesto, CA
$161,909/yr
Pembroke Pines, FL
$219,070/yr
Our recommendation: Pembroke Pines, FL
Pembroke Pines offers $3,205 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Modesto
Pembroke Pines
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$161,909
$219,070
$57,161
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,850
$13,327
$3,477
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
107
-14 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,502
$2,774
$272
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,420
$1,595
$175
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,348
$10,553
$3,205
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.94×
4.80×
-0.86×
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.