Salary Comparison
Crematory Operators: Newton vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Newton, MA
$56,640/yr
Pasadena, CA
$47,530/yr
Our recommendation: Newton, MA
Newton offers $420 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Newton
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$56,640
$47,530
+$9,110
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,446
$2,891
+$555
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
148
138
+10 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,835
$3,700
+$135
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,206
$2,350
$144
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-389
$-809
+$420
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.90×
0.78×
+0.12×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
3/10 (Tight)
2/10 (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.