Salary Comparison
Explosives Workers: Dearborn vs Pasadena
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Dearborn, MI
$58,247/yr
Pasadena, CA
$94,240/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $614 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Dearborn
Pasadena
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$58,247
$94,240
$35,993
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,543
$5,733
$2,190
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
82
138
-56 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,124
$3,700
$1,576
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,222
$2,350
$1,128
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,419
$2,033
$614
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.67×
1.55×
+0.12×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
6/10 (Moderate)
6/10 (Moderate)
+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.