Salary Comparison
Avionics Technicians: Pasadena vs Wichita
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$95,990/yr
Wichita, KS
$66,451/yr
Our recommendation: Wichita, KS
Wichita offers higher purchasing power (8 vs 6/10), giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Wichita
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$95,990
$66,451
+$29,539
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,839
$4,042
+$1,797
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
71
+67 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$1,905
+$1,795
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$980
+$1,370
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,139
$2,137
+$2
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.58×
2.12×
-0.54×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-2
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.