Salary Comparison
Physicists: Mooresville vs Miami
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Mooresville, NC
$157,853/yr
Miami, FL
$219,070/yr
Our recommendation: Miami, FL
Miami offers $2,824 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Mooresville
Miami
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$157,853
$219,070
$61,217
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,603
$13,327
$3,724
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
93
123
-30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,410
$3,310
$900
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,386
$2,050
$664
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,193
$10,017
$2,824
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.98×
4.03×
-0.05×
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.