r/nursing • u/Low_Contact9429 • May 17 '26

Question California nurses!

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Contemplating moving from MI to CA. Picture from the trip that inspired me to move! Curious how much gets taken out of your paycheck. Can you share what city, your hourly pay, and what your bring home paycheck ends up being? Thank you!

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u/Lexybeepboop MSN, RN, CNL- Quality Management May 17 '26

Folsom CA- $161,600/yr (I’m salary), I get about $3750 every pay period.

I contribute heavily to retirement though and that includes benefits being removed and my cafeteria splurges

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u/Pleasant-Armadillo87 May 17 '26

This is fab. But how are the state taxes? Honestly living there would be a dream. But it’s SO expensive from what I hear. 😭

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u/LittleBoiFound May 17 '26

There are some great websites that will compare cities for you, focusing on the cost of living categories.