Salary Comparison
Radiologists: Hoover vs Santa Rosa
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Hoover, AL
$196,151/yr
Santa Rosa, CA
$244,969/yr
Our recommendation: Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa offers $1,888 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Hoover
Santa Rosa
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$196,151
$244,969
$48,818
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,933
$14,902
$2,969
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
119
-37 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$3,205
$1,081
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$1,950
$728
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,809
$11,697
$1,888
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
5.62×
4.65×
+0.97×
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.