Salary Comparison
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers: Pasadena vs Redmond
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$78,530/yr
Redmond, WA
$89,860/yr
Our recommendation: Redmond, WA
Redmond offers $970 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Redmond
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$78,530
$89,860
$11,330
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,777
$5,467
$690
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
132
+6 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$3,420
+$280
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,967
+$383
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,077
$2,047
$970
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.29×
1.60×
-0.31×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-2
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.