Salary Comparison
Explosives Workers: Pasadena vs Brownsville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$94,240/yr
Brownsville, TX
$51,718/yr
Our recommendation: Pasadena, CA
Pasadena offers $715 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Brownsville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$94,240
$51,718
+$42,522
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,733
$3,146
+$2,587
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
68
+70 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$1,828
+$1,872
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$920
+$1,430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,033
$1,318
+$715
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.55×
1.72×
-0.17×
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.