Salary Comparison
Data Scientists: Pasadena vs Tulsa
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$124,270/yr
Tulsa, OK
$80,950/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $938 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Tulsa
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$124,270
$80,950
+$43,320
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,560
$4,925
+$2,635
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
75
+63 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$2,003
+$1,697
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,050
+$1,300
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,860
$2,922
+$938
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.04×
2.46×
-0.42×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
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.