Salary Comparison
Computer Science Teachers: Wilmington vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Wilmington, DE
$94,918/yr
Pasadena, CA
$135,510/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $1,491 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Wilmington
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$94,918
$135,510
$40,592
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,774
$8,244
$2,470
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
138
-33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$3,700
$979
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$2,350
$785
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,053
$4,544
$1,491
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.12×
2.23×
-0.11×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
Wilmington — 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.