Salary Comparison
Surgeons: Redding vs Wichita
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Redding, CA
$194,048/yr
Wichita, KS
$152,942/yr
Our recommendation: Redding, CA
Redding offers $1,608 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Redding
Wichita
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$194,048
$152,942
+$41,106
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$11,805
$9,304
+$2,501
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
108
71
+37 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,798
$1,905
+$893
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,610
$980
+$630
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$9,007
$7,399
+$1,608
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.22×
4.88×
-0.66×
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.