Salary Comparison
Physicists: Redding vs Los Angeles
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Redding, CA
$177,119/yr
Los Angeles, CA
$133,070/yr
Our recommendation: Redding, CA
Redding offers $3,622 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Redding
Los Angeles
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$177,119
$133,070
+$44,049
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,775
$8,095
+$2,680
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
139
-31 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$3,740
$942
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$2,380
$770
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,977
$4,355
+$3,622
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.85×
2.16×
+1.69×
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.