Salary Comparison
Crushing: Pasadena vs Baltimore
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$41,910/yr
Baltimore, MD
$52,444/yr
Our recommendation: Baltimore, MD
Baltimore offers $1,542 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Baltimore
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$41,910
$52,444
$10,534
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,550
$3,190
$640
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
108
+30 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$2,798
+$902
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,610
+$740
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-1,150
$392
$1,542
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.69×
1.14×
-0.45×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
1/10 (Tight)
4/10 (Tight)
-3
A vs B
Pasadena — Full Details
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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.