Salary Comparison
Avionics Technicians: Pasadena vs Nashville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$95,990/yr
Nashville, TN
$47,390/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $1,956 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Nashville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$95,990
$47,390
+$48,600
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,839
$2,883
+$2,956
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
101
+37 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$2,700
+$1,000
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,590
+$760
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,139
$183
+$1,956
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.58×
1.07×
+0.51×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
3/10 (Tight)
+3
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.