Salary Comparison
Construction Laborers: Everett vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Everett, WA
$59,690/yr
Pasadena, CA
$59,540/yr
Our recommendation: Everett, WA
Everett offers $866 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Everett
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$59,690
$59,540
+$150
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,631
$3,622
+$9
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
106
138
-32 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,843
$3,700
$857
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,680
$2,350
$670
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$788
$-78
+$866
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.28×
0.98×
+0.30×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
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.