Salary Comparison
Extruding: Pasadena vs Hilo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pasadena, CA
$45,530/yr
Hilo, HI
$55,232/yr
Our recommendation: Hilo, HI
Hilo offers $922 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Pasadena
Hilo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,530
$55,232
$9,702
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,770
$3,360
$590
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
138
130
+8 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,700
$3,368
+$332
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$2,350
$1,937
+$413
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$-930
$-8
$922
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
0.75×
1.00×
-0.25×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
2/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
-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.