Salary Comparison
Computer Systems Analysts: Pasadena vs Birmingham
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$126,520/yr
Birmingham, AL
$87,724/yr
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Birmingham
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$126,520
$87,724
+$38,796
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,697
$5,337
+$2,360
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
$1,814
+$1,886
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,043
+$1,307
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,997
$3,523
+$474
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.08×
2.94×
-0.86×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-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.