Salary Comparison
Data Scientists: Pasadena vs Laredo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$124,270/yr
Laredo, TX
$91,487/yr
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Laredo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$124,270
$91,487
+$32,783
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,560
$5,566
+$1,994
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
$1,868
+$1,832
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$950
+$1,400
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,860
$3,698
+$162
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.04×
2.98×
-0.94×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-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.