Salary Comparison
Physicists: Salem vs Spring Hill
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Salem, OR
$161,909/yr
Spring Hill, FL
$219,070/yr
Our recommendation: Spring Hill, FL
Spring Hill offers $3,630 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Salem
Spring Hill
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
90
+3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,485
$2,332
+$153
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,410
$1,341
+$69
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,365
$10,995
$3,630
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.96×
5.71×
-1.75×
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.