Salary Comparison
Atmospheric: Sheboygan vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Sheboygan, WI
$96,445/yr
Pasadena, CA
$162,980/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $2,472 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Sheboygan
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$96,445
$162,980
$66,535
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,867
$9,915
$4,048
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
138
-56 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$3,700
$1,576
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$2,350
$1,128
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,743
$6,215
$2,472
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.76×
2.68×
+0.08×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (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.