Salary Comparison
Avionics Technicians: Pasadena vs Raleigh
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$95,990/yr
Raleigh, NC
$65,050/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $744 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Raleigh
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$95,990
$65,050
+$30,940
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,839
$3,957
+$1,882
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
95
+43 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$2,562
+$1,138
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,480
+$870
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,139
$1,395
+$744
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.58×
1.54×
+0.04×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Moderate)
+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.