Salary Comparison
Engineers: Pasadena vs Hollywood
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$122,000/yr
Hollywood, FL
$90,500/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $1,185 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Hollywood
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$122,000
$90,500
+$31,500
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$7,422
$5,505
+$1,917
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
111
+27 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$2,968
+$732
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,780
+$570
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,722
$2,537
+$1,185
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.01×
1.85×
+0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
7/10 (Moderate)
+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.