Salary Comparison
Broadcast Technicians: Waco vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Waco, TX
$45,577/yr
Pasadena, CA
$75,940/yr
Full Breakdown
Waco
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,577
$75,940
$30,363
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,773
$4,620
$1,847
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
138
-61 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,055
$3,700
$1,645
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,080
$2,350
$1,270
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$718
$920
$202
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.35×
1.25×
+0.10×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Pasadena — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.