Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Hoover vs San Diego
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hoover, AL
$196,151/yr
San Diego, CA
$263,440/yr
Our recommendation: San Diego, CA
San Diego offers $2,652 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hoover
San Diego
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$196,151
$263,440
$67,289
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,933
$16,026
$4,093
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
133
-51 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$3,565
$1,441
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$2,250
$1,028
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,809
$12,461
$2,652
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.62×
4.50×
+1.12×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Hoover — Full Details
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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.