Salary Comparison
Atmospheric: Boca Raton vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Boca Raton, FL
$62,590/yr
Pasadena, CA
$162,980/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $5,308 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Boca Raton
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$62,590
$162,980
$100,390
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,808
$9,915
$6,107
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
112
138
-26 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,901
$3,700
$799
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,669
$2,350
$681
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$907
$6,215
$5,308
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.31×
2.68×
-1.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-4
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.