Salary Comparison
Physicists: Westminster vs Hollywood
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Westminster, CO
$174,077/yr
Hollywood, FL
$219,070/yr
Our recommendation: Hollywood, FL
Hollywood offers $2,567 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Westminster
Hollywood
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$174,077
$219,070
$44,993
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$10,590
$13,327
$2,737
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
111
-3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$2,968
$170
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$1,780
$170
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,792
$10,359
$2,567
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.78×
4.49×
-0.71×
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.