Salary Comparison
Adult Basic Education: Cedar Park vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Cedar Park, TX
$64,270/yr
Pasadena, CA
$96,200/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $859 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Cedar Park
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$64,270
$96,200
$31,930
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,910
$5,852
$1,942
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
101
138
-37 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,617
$3,700
$1,083
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,505
$2,350
$845
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,293
$2,152
$859
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.49×
1.58×
-0.09×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-1
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.