Salary Comparison
Bakers: Pasadena vs San Angelo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$38,450/yr
San Angelo, TX
$29,771/yr
Our recommendation: San Angelo, TX
San Angelo offers $1,282 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
San Angelo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$38,450
$29,771
+$8,679
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,339
$1,811
+$528
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
70
+68 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$1,890
+$1,810
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$950
+$1,400
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-1,361
$-79
$1,282
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.63×
0.96×
-0.33×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
1/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
-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.